With just days to go until the grand finale, the race for the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Glitterball trophy has a clear frontrunner. Former footballer Karen Carney has surged to the top of the bookmakers' lists and is now the hot favourite to win the BBC dance competition.
From the Pitch to the Dancefloor: Carney Takes the Lead
The Lioness's journey to the final reached a new high during the semi-finals, where she and her professional partner topped the leaderboard with an impressive 78 points out of a possible 80. This stellar performance has dramatically shifted the odds in her favour.
According to the latest figures from online bookmaker Betway, Karen Carney is now priced at 8/15 to be crowned the champion. This places her ahead of social media influencer George Clarke, who follows closely at 11/8 after dropping from his position as last week's favourite.
Completing the final trio is West End performer Amber Davies, who remains the outsider with odds of 28/1 to secure a surprise victory.
A Rollercoaster Series Heads for a Dramatic Conclusion
A spokesperson for Betway commented on the tense competition, stating: “With Strictly serving up nonstop twists this year, viewers have been taken on an emotional rollercoaster.” They highlighted the unexpected exit of EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal last weekend as one of the major shocks leading into the final.
The spokesperson added: “Karen and George have remained virtually neck and neck throughout the competition, and it all comes down to one final showdown on Saturday to determine who will lift the iconic trophy.” They also noted that while Amber Davies faces an uphill battle as the longshot, the series' history of surprise results means nothing can be ruled out.
Final Showdown Details
The fate of the three remaining celebrities will be decided when the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Grand Final airs. The show will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7pm on Saturday 20 December.
The final odds from Betway are:
- Karen Carney - 8/15
- George Clarke - 11/8
- Amber Davies - 28/1
All eyes will now be on the dancefloor this weekend to see if Karen Carney can convert her favourite status into a win and raise the coveted Glitterball trophy.
