Strictly Come Dancing 2024 latest odds as Love Islander and Royalty tipped to join line-up
The new series of Strictly Come Dancing is right around the corner, as a fresh batch of celebrities will take to the dance floor in the hopes of becoming this year's champions.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 may not be back on screens until later on this year, but that hasn’t halted speculation on which celebrities will be taking to the dance floor to follow in 2023 winner Ellie Leach’s footsteps.
It’s believed the award-winning BBC dance show is already in talks with some major celebrities to join the cast of 2024, as the line-up is often released a few months prior to the show.
With rumours already circulating about who could be waltzing onto the ballroom, Gambling.com Entertainment Expert James Leyfield has put together the latest odds on which celebrities could be taking part in the upcoming 22nd series.
Currently, Love Island star and professional boxer Tommy Fury is 4/6 favourite to join the line-up. According to The Sun, a source claimed Strictly bosses believe his fiancée Molly-Mae could boost viewing figures.
They said: “Bosses are trying everything to get Tommy on. They believe Molly-Mae in the audience would also pull in younger fans. Producers believe he would be a hit with the ladies."
This Morning presenter Cat Deeley is also being rumoured with odds of 6/4, and a probability of 40 percent to feature.
Cat is no stranger to the world of dance competitions, as the ITV star is the presenter of So You Think You Can Dance in America.
There’s also a plethora of royal names being floated around, with Zara Tindall’s odds standing at 2/1, her husband and rugby star Mike Tindall at 5/1, and her mother Princess Anne having odds of 6/1.
Sarah Ferguson is also being rumoured to star in the Strictly cast of 2024 with her odds currently at 4/1.
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Other stars BBC fans could be seeing this year include singer Will Young, journalist Louis Theroux, The Traitors star Harry Clark and actress Hannah Waddingham.
A source told The Mirror that things are looking positive for the BBC show's bid to sign the 49-year-old.
They said: "She loves the show - she has heard so much about it from Anton and Hannah, as she is a close friend to both - and is keen to do it.
“It's just a question of whether or not it's possible to fit it into her schedule - obviously it's a very big commitment, and she is incredibly in demand at the moment."
Along with celebrities, Strictly professional Amy Dowden could be set for a comeback too, as the odds of her returning currently stand at 1 /3.
Last year, the dancer was forced to drop out after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
As she’s now been given the all-clear, fans are hopeful to see her back on the dancefloor competing in the programme once again.
When asked about a potential return, Amy told BBC Breakfast: “Fingers crossed. If Strictly will have me back, I’ll be back.”
Strictly Come Dancing is expected to return this autumn.