The iconic BBC hit show is approaching its climax, with the 23rd series now on the brink of the final.
After months of rehearsals, eliminations and standout performances, the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 betting odds offer a clear picture of which remaining celebrities are best placed to lift the Glitterball Trophy.
Strictly Come Dancing Betting Odds 2025
See below the latest 2025 Strictly Come Dancing final betting odds.
- Karen Carney 1/2
- George Clarke 7/4
- Amber Davies 40/1
Note: Odds are subject to change (correct 20th Dec 2025) – if using please credit: SportsCasting.com/uk.
Karen Carney Is The Odds-On Favourite To Win Strictly Come Dancing
As the class of 2025 heads towards the final of Strictly Come Dancing, the standout favourite with SportsCasting traders is former Lionesses star Karen Carney.
Carney impressed from the outset of the competition and truly hit the back of the net with her football-themed jive earlier in the series — a performance that helped cement her place among the frontrunners.
Partnered by professional dancer Carlos Gu, Carney has delivered a run of confident routines, and based on her form so far, she doesn’t look in danger of being shown a red card any time soon.
A decorated footballer, Karen Carney earned 144 caps for England and enjoyed a stellar domestic career with Chelsea and Arsenal.
She was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2021, and since retiring in July 2019 has built a successful second career as a respected football pundit and broadcaster.
George Clarke A Serious Contender For Glitterball Trophy
George Clarke is the second favourite in the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing betting market ahead of the final, having built strong viewer support with professional partner Alexis Warr.
This is Alexis’s first year on Strictly (see all the pro dancers below)
“I’ve admired Strictly for years, so joining this incredible family is such an honour. I can’t wait to step into the ballroom, pour my heart into every moment, and share my love of dance with the UK.” Said Warr
Who Is George Clarke – the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing Second Favourite?
Older viewers may be less familiar with George Clarke, but the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing contestant is already a huge name online.
George Clarke is a British YouTuber, social media star, and podcaster, best known to fans as “George Clarkey.” He boasts millions of followers across his social media platforms, where his humour and personality have earned him a loyal fanbase.
Away from social media, Clarke co-hosts The Useless Hotline Podcast, further boosting his mainstream profile. He is also in a high-profile relationship with model Yasmin Amelia, adding to his growing public recognition.
After experimenting with video content as a teenager, Clarke has carved out a niche by producing honest, humorous clips across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube — a style that has helped him build a huge following.
On joining Strictly Come Dancing, George Clarke said – “Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in… and potentially fall over a fair bit.”
Meet The Strictly Come Dancing Celebrities 2025
See below the 15 celebrities that will be looking to win Strictly Come Dancing 2025 – with their professional dancing partners in brackets
- George Clarke (Alexis Warr) – YouTuber, podcaster and social media personality
- Lewis Cope (Katya Jones) – Former Emmerdale actor
- Karen Carney (Carlos Gu) – Former Lionesses England star and now football pundit
- Vicky Pattison (Kai Widdrington) – TV personality and winner of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here 2015
- Amber Davies (Nikita Kuzmin) – Love Island winner and stage actress – replaced the injured Dani Dyer-Bowen
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Karen Hauer) – Former Olympic sprinter and Gladiators star
- Ellie Goldstein (Vito Coppola) – Malory Towers actress and model
- La Voix (Aljaž Škorjanec) – Drag queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race finalist
- Balvinder Sopal (Julian Caillon) – EastEnders actress
- Alex Kingston (Johannes Radebe) – Stage and screen actress and former wife of Ralph Fiennes
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Lauren Oakley) – Dutch former professional footballer with Chelsea
- Stefan Dennis (Dianne Buswell) – Singer and Neighbours actor
- Tom Skinner (Amy Dowden) – Businessman and former Apprentice star
- Ross King (Jowita Przystal) – TV actor and presenter
- Chris Robshaw (Nadiya Bychkova) – Former England rugby player
Who Has Left Strictly 2025 So Far?
- Week Two: Tom Skinner and Amy Dowden
- Week Three: Ross King and Jowita Przystal
- Week Four: Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova
- Week Five: Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell (Withdrawal due to injury)
- Week Five: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley
- Week Six: Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola
- Week Seven: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer
- Week Eight: Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington
- Week Nine: La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec (Withdrawal due to injury)
- Week Ten: Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe
- Week Eleven: Lewis Cope and Katya Jones
- Week Twelve: Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon
Strictly Song and Dance List – The Final
Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin:
- Showdance to Rain On Me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
- Judges’ Pick – Paso Doble to Dream On by Aerosmith
- Favourite Dance – Jive to Proud Mary
George Clarke and Alexis Warr:
- Showdance to Human by The Killers
- Judges’ Choice – Viennese Waltz to Somebody to Love by Queen
- Favourite Dance – Paso Doble to Game of Survival by Ruelle
Karen Carney and Carlos Gu:
- Showdance to Inner Smile by Texas
- Judges’ Pick – Argentine Tango to Red Right Hand by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
- Favourite Dance – Jive to One Way Or Another by Blondie
Strictly Come Dancing Dates 2025 – When Is The Final?
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 got going on Saturday 20th September, with their launch show – with the live shows starting on the 27th September.
The action will be shown each Saturday evening on BBC1
This years final will be on Saturday 20th December 2025.
Who Are The Strictly Hosts and Judges in 2025
Strictly hosting stalwarts – Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman – will resume the Come Dancing hosting duties in 2025. However, at the end of the current series they will both step down.
For the 2025 series, the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel will feature Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke.
Shirley Ballas will also return to the panel, but she will no longer serve as head judge. Instead, the deciding vote will rotate weekly among the four judges.
Who Are The Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers 2025?
- Dianne Buswell
- Nadiya Bychkova
- Amy Dowden
- Karen Hauer
- Katya Jones
- Neil Jones
- Nikita Kuzmin
- Gorka Marquez
- Luba Mushtuk
- Jowita Przystal
- Johannes Radebe
- Aljaž Škorjanec
- Kai Widdrington
- Nancy Xu
- Carlos Gu
- Lauren Oakley
- Michelle Tsiakkas
- Vito Coppola
- Alexis Warr
- Julian Caillon
Who Won Strictly Come Dancing Last Year (2024)?
Series 22 of Strictly Come Dancing was won by English comedian Chris McCausland and his partner Dianne Buswell.
McCausland’s win was even more impressive as the actor is also blind.
Strictly Come Dancing Past Winners (Last 10 Years)
- 2024 – Chris McCausland (Dianne Buswell)
- 2023 – Ellie Leach (Vito Coppola)
- 2022 -Hamza Yassin (Jowita Przystal)
- 2021 -Rose Ayling-Ellis (Giovanni Pernice)
- 2020 -Bill Bailey (Oti Mabuse)
- 2019 -Kelvin Fletcher (Oti Mabuse)
- 2018 -Stacey Dooley (Kevin Clifton)
- 2017 -Joe McFadden (Katya Jones)
- 2016 -Ore Oduba (Joanne Clifton)
- 2015 – Jay McGuinness (Aliona Vilani)
