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- This year's Strictly Come Dancing launch show airs on BBC tomorrow, revealing which professional each celebrity has been paired with.
- Dani Dyer is the early favourite at 7/2 (22.2% implied probability) on the betting sites, returning to the show after pulling out on the eve of last year's series through injury.
- Lawrence Robb (11/2) and Delta Goodrem (7/1) next best fancied behind Dyer.
Dani Dyer Returns As Launch Show Looms
A new series of Strictly Come Dancing arrives on BBC tomorrow, with the launch show revealing who each celebrity has been partnered with for this year's competition.
It's one of the moments bookmakers always watch closely, since the professional pairings can shift a market that's been settling for weeks in a matter of hours.
Dani Dyer is the current favourite, making her return to the show this year after pulling out on the eve of last year's series through injury.
That storyline gives her price extra weight beyond the usual pre-series speculation, and with the launch show still to come, bet365's odds could easily move once viewers see how she's been paired.
Coming back after such a late withdrawal isn't easy in terms of expectations, so how she's presented in tomorrow's show will be watched closely by fans and bettors alike.
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Winner Odds
| Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Dani Dyer | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Lawrence Robb | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| Delta Goodrem | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Lacey Turner | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Tabby Stoecker | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Cach Mercer | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Will Best | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| John Nellis | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Bethany Antonia | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Melanie Walters | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Graeme Hall | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Jaime Winstone | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Sarah Storey | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Shaun Wright-Phillips | 28/1 | 3.4% |
| Chris Appleton | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Dani Dyer's 7/2 price gives her an implied 22.2% chance of winning, putting her clear of the rest of the field before a single dance has been performed.
Lawrence Robb follows at 11/2 (15.4%), with Delta Goodrem next at 7/1 (12.5%). Lacey Turner and Tabby Stoecker are tied at 8/1 (11.1%), while Cach Mercer sits alone at 10/1 (9.1%).
From there on the market bunches tightly, with Will Best and John Nellis matched at 12/1, and Bethany Antonia, Melanie Walters and Graeme Hall all level at 16/1.
Why The Launch Show Could Shake Things Up
Professional pairings can make or break a celebrity's chances almost overnight, and there's plenty of scope for names further down this list to shorten considerably once the dancing actually begins.
Dani Dyer's story adds an extra layer of interest too as a strong pairing could see her price tighten further, while any hint of fitness concerns lingering from last year's withdrawal would likely have the opposite effect.
Outsiders in the market could well shorten drastically if they are paired with a popular professional dancer.
What the expert says...
Where To Bet On Strictly
Bet365 have this year's field fully priced up, and you can read more about what they offer via OLBG's bet365 review.
For a wider look at where these kinds of markets tend to be covered well throughout the series, OLBG's guide to the best entertainment betting sites is worth a browse too.
