Strictly Come Dancing odds 2023: Here's how the bookies rate the 15 celebrities' chances of victory

David Hepburn
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Another 15 celebs will be taking to the dancefloor to compete for this year's Strictly Come Dancing Mirrorball Trophy
Another 15 celebs will be taking to the dancefloor to compete for this year's Strictly Come Dancing Mirrorball Trophy

The new series of Strictly Come Dancing is now underway, with 15 celebrities hoping to take home the Glitterball trophy.

The first live show of the 21st series will be on Saturday, when all the couples will take to the dancefloor for the first time.

But even though we don't know how talented they'll be, the bookies have already made their minds up about which one of the althletes, presenters and actors are most likely to go all the way.

The favourite to take this year's dancing crown, with odds of just 11/4, is actor and model Jeff Brazier. The son of Big Brother celebrity Jade Goodie and Jeff Brazier, he joined the cast of Eastenders last year, winning a National Television Award for his performance as Freddie Slater. He'll take to the floor with Dianne Buswell.
The favourite to take this year's dancing crown, with odds of just 11/4, is actor and model Jeff Brazier. The son of Big Brother celebrity Jade Goodie and Jeff Brazier, he joined the cast of Eastenders last year, winning a National Television Award for his performance as Freddie Slater. He'll take to the floor with Dianne Buswell.

Here's who's favourite to win - and go out first.

Irish television presenter is second favourite for Strictly 2023, with odd of 7/2. Her dancing partner is Carlos Gu.
Irish television presenter is second favourite for Strictly 2023, with odd of 7/2. Her dancing partner is Carlos Gu.
Bad Education star Layton Williams completes the top three most likely contestants to win Strictly this year. He'll dance with Nikita Kuzmin and has odds of 4/1.
Bad Education star Layton Williams completes the top three most likely contestants to win Strictly this year. He'll dance with Nikita Kuzmin and has odds of 4/1.
Former Eastenders star Nigel Harman has been partnered with professional dancer Katya Jones. They are 11/2 to win the Glitterball Trophy.
Former Eastenders star Nigel Harman has been partnered with professional dancer Katya Jones. They are 11/2 to win the Glitterball Trophy.
Fifth favourite is comedian Eddie Kadi and his partner Karen Hauer. They are priced at 9/1.
Fifth favourite is comedian Eddie Kadi and his partner Karen Hauer. They are priced at 9/1.
Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach is 11/1 to take the trophy with partner Vito Coppola.
Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach is 11/1 to take the trophy with partner Vito Coppola.
Former professional tennis ace - and current commentator and presenter - Annabel Croft is 12/1 to dance to victory with Johannes Radebe.
Former professional tennis ace - and current commentator and presenter - Annabel Croft is 12/1 to dance to victory with Johannes Radebe.
Actress Amanda Abbington, best known for her role in the BBC's Sherlock, will be hoping pro dancer Giovanni Pernice has the moves to take her all the way. They're 14/1 to do so.
Actress Amanda Abbington, best known for her role in the BBC's Sherlock, will be hoping pro dancer Giovanni Pernice has the moves to take her all the way. They're 14/1 to do so.
At the age of 78 television presenter and former Come Dancing host Angela Rippon is the oldest star to dance on the show. She's 14/1 to win with partner Kai Widdrington.
At the age of 78 television presenter and former Come Dancing host Angela Rippon is the oldest star to dance on the show. She's 14/1 to win with partner Kai Widdrington.
Love Island contestant Zara McDermott has been paired with Graziano Di Prima. They are also 14/1 to get to the final and win.
Love Island contestant Zara McDermott has been paired with Graziano Di Prima. They are also 14/1 to get to the final and win.
Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas will be schooled by partner Luba Mushtuk. They have odds of 20/1 to end up victorious.
Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas will be schooled by partner Luba Mushtuk. They have odds of 20/1 to end up victorious.
BBC breakfast radio DJ and TV presenter Nikita Kanda is a longshot at 30/1 for the Strictly crown. She's dancing with Gorka Márquez.
BBC breakfast radio DJ and TV presenter Nikita Kanda is a longshot at 30/1 for the Strictly crown. She's dancing with Gorka Márquez.
Family Fortunes and Extras star Les Dennis isn't highly fancied to go far by the bookies. He's a distant 50/1 to win with partner Nancy Xu.
Family Fortunes and Extras star Les Dennis isn't highly fancied to go far by the bookies. He's a distant 50/1 to win with partner Nancy Xu.
Reigning pro champion Jowita Przystał is a distant 50/1 outsider to defend her title with Paralympian athlete Jody Cundy.
Reigning pro champion Jowita Przystał is a distant 50/1 outsider to defend her title with Paralympian athlete Jody Cundy.
Last and least likely to win - if you believe the bookies - is Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy. He's a huge 66/1 to win with partner Lauren Oakley.
Last and least likely to win - if you believe the bookies - is Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy. He's a huge 66/1 to win with partner Lauren Oakley.