STRICTLY COME DANCING- MATT BAKER FAVOURITE TO WIN

With series 8 of the ever popular dance show Strictly Come Dancing underway, the words on everyone's lips is ‘who is going to win it all?’.
With previous winners including the likes of former national cricketers Mark Ramprakash and Darren Gough, presenter Chris Hollins and actor Tom Chambers, many are once again gripped in dance fever wondering who will prevail.
This year's field presents one of the most diverse yet, including international Welsh rugby sensation Gavin Henson, magician Paul Daniels and Eastenders beauty Kara Tointon.
Regardless of the breakdown, one thing is certain, and that is Britain is once again gripped by the idea of household celebrity names putting themselves out there, in the hope of portraying themselves as half decent dancers...
Paddypower is offering the pick of the odds on this year's competition with the most popular bet being the 'Outright Winner' lay.
At present British TV personality Matt Baker is favoured at an impressive 3.25, with local the aforementioned Kara Tointon coming in closely behind at 4.50
Jimi Mistry of The Guru fame is well placed at 7.0 even, with The Bills' Scott Maslen next up at 9.0
Gavin Henson does not seem to have carried his on field prowess to the dancefloor, and is placed as an outsider at 13.0
For those who love a longshot, the ever popular Patsy Kensit is at 41.0
For those looking for the shorter term bet with 'First Elimination' bet is available with Peter Shilton surprisingly heading up proceedings at 3.0, with Paul Daniels at 4.0
The 'Gender of Winner' pick is also a rather enticing one, with the ‘Male’ pick coming in at 1.72, and 'Female' at 2.0- based on past results, one might think that it might be the turn of the ladies this year, however it does all come down to skill on the night
This season promises to be an entertaining one, with the line up jam packed with British household names. There are a couple of golden oldies that, while entertaining, won’t go all the way...
Betting Tip: Paul Daniels to be eliminated first at 4.0