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As Strictly Come Dancing undergoes a major shake-up ahead of the new series, bookmakers Betway are tipping fan favourite Kevin Clifton for a comeback – with odds of 3/1.
Betway was among the first to post odds Sunday with Joanne Clifton coming in at 7/1, Oti Mabuse at 8/1 and Ian Waite at 9/1.
Kevin won Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 when he lifted the Glitterball trophy with his now-partner Stacey Dooley.
Bookies yanked odds on two new replacement hosts following a "flurry of betting" activity over the weekend.
Rylan Clark, 37, is now regarded as such a favourite to secure the role that Ladbrokes have ceased accepting bets - with his odds tumbling from 4-1 to 1-2 - indicating he is an almost guaranteed replacement.
One Show and Your Home Made Perfect host Angela Scanlon, 42, has been heavily backed by punters to be partnering him as co-presenter following a "significant run of support", according to reports.
Ladbrokes' Nicola McGeady said: "The rumour-mill has gone into overdrive with suggestions Rylan Clark will be the next Strictly host.
"We were knocked over with bets on the former X Factor contestant landing the job and were forced to pull the plug on the market. Interestingly, the money also strongly suggests that Angela Scanlon could be joining him as part of a new-look team."
The program continues to maintain "hit" status despite a noticeable dip in viewership last season compared to prior years. Strictly Come Dancing averaged 7.4–7.6 million viewers last season, down from 8.5 million the year prior and 8.8 million before then.
- Jordan Bach, Gambling911.com
