Television presented Nick Knowles has become the third celebrity to be knocked out of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing - following singer Toyah Wilcox and swimmer Tom Dean.
We’re now down to the last 12 famous faces hoping to win the Glitterball Trophy that was lifted by Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola last year.
There’s still a long way to go, but the bookies have already made their minds up about who is likely to triumph.
Here's who's favourite to win - and go out next.
There’s still a long way to go, but the bookies have already made their minds up about who is likely to triumph.
5. Wynne Evans - 25/1
Priced at 25/1 is broadcaster, presenter, and professionally trained opera singer Wynne Evans. He is best known for his operatic skills, throughout his 25-year career he has had two number one classical music albums, has been a principal at most of the major opera houses around the world and has given over 200 performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Wynne currently has a daily radio show on BBC Radio Wales and has previously had radio shows on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM. | BBC
6. Jamie Borthwick - 33/1
Actor Jamie Borthwick is priced at 33/1 to raise the Glitterball Trophy. Jamie rose to fame for his portrayal as Jay Brown/Mitchell in the BBC continuing drama EastEnders which he has starred in since 2006. He is now one of the longest serving actors on the show. In 2008 his role in EastEnders earned him a British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor, he then went on to win ‘Best Actor’ at the Inside Soap Awards in 2023. Jamie won the 2023 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special. | BBC
7. Montell Douglas - 33/1
Gladiator and Olympian Montell Douglas also has a 33/1 chance of becoming the dancing queen. In 2023 Montell Douglas was unveiled as Fire in the BBC One series of Gladiators. She is a multi-talented sports star who has competed as an Olympic Bobsledder and Team GB Sprinter. In 2010, Montell Douglas won Commonwealth Gold in the 4x100m relay race. She also held the British woman’s record for fastest 100m sprint. Her appearance at the Beijing Winter Olympics in the Bobsledding team etched her name into sporting history as she became the first female UK athlete to compete at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. | BBC
8. Sam Quek - 40/1
Sports star Sam Quek has a 40/1 chance of winning the series. She is an Olympic and European Gold medallist, former England and Team GB hockey player and now a TV and Radio Presenter. Sam Quek won 125 international caps for the England and Great Britain women’s hockey teams, including a Gold Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In 2017, Sam Quek was awarded an MBE for Services to Hockey. | BBC