Strictly Come Dancing kicked off for its nineteenth series last weekend and saw the new celeb contestants paired up with their professionals, but some think they know who is already on course to take home the Glitterball Trophy.
Bookmakers.tv have revealed to Daily Star that CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson has a chance of winning by analysing the celebrities who have previously won the dancing competition.
According to previous data, the most likely contestant to win is a 27-year-old male TV presenter with Rhys Stephenson being the closest profile to match this.
They have looked at the characteristics of every winner from the past series revealing TV presenters have jived their way to victory more than any other profession.
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Speaking to Daily Star, Bookmakers.tv said: “History tells us that the two most likely professions to take the crown or tiara are presenters and actors.
“Rhys Stephenson is such a similar fit to the average strictly winner profile, and at third favourite, he could be well worth a punt.”
Over the course of Strictly, six TV presenters have won including the likes of Stacey Dooley, Ore Aduba, and Natasha Kaplinsky all taking home the trophy.
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Actors have also been highly successful with five in total winning as well as both musicians and sportspeople also winning three times each.
Dan Walker is also in with a chance of glory, but at 44-years-old the BBC Breakfast anchor is said to be less likely to be victorious than Rhys.
Last year’s winner Bill Bailey became the oldest contestant to win, aged 55, which increased the average winner’s age by four years.
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Bill was also the first-ever Comedian to win the show which gives some hope to Judi Love and Robert Webb who are also taking part this year.
This Saturday will see the first live show where all of the celebs will perform a routine with their new professional partners.
Each of the pairs will perform a dance and each week one of the couples will be eliminated until one is crowned victorious and can lift the iconic glitterball trophy.
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He was also the first-ever Comedian to win the show which gives some hope to Judi Love and Robert Webb who are also taking part this year.
Rhys is often seen on CBBC hosting Newsround and also appearing on Blue Peter.
He has been part of the children’s channel since 2017 when he began hosting the presentation links between shows, live from the channel’s Salford HQ.
Talking about his new Strictly journey he said: “”I am BUZZING to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing 2021.
“I have dreamt about being on this show, and I know for a fact that it is going to exceed every expectation.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
