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Who Will Win Strictly 2026? Here are all 12 remaining Strictly Come Dancing celebrities ranked according to latest odds - Lacey Turner leads the way

The dance competition seems to be finding its feet after a wobbly start - and a few of the celebrities are shining on the dancefloor.

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing is now officially well underway - with the third celebrity exiting this year’s competition on Sunday (October 19).

Strictly first aired back in 2004 and has become the world’s most successful reality television franchaise - there are version in over 60 different countries around the world.

Previously presented by Bruce Forsyth, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, there have been 23 series of the dancing competition, with former winners including the likes of Caroline Flack, Bill Bailey, Joe McFadden and Alesha Dixon.

And this year has seen a big change, with a brand new presenting team in place consisting of Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe, and pro-dancer Johannes Radebe.

Saturday saw the fourth of the live dances, with 13 famous faces battling on the dancefloor for the Glitterball Trophy.

It saw paralympian Dame Sarah Storey dance for the last time, becoming the third contestant to leave the show following celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and Gavin and Stacey actress Melanie Walters.

That leaves a dozen dancers, so here’s how the bookies fancy all 12s’ chances, from hot favourites to huge long-shots.

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