Winkleman clear favourite to host Strictly Come Dancing

Claudia Winkleman is now the clear favourite to replace Sir Bruce Forsyth as Strictly Come Dancing co-host, according to the latest betting from bookmaker Coral.

Following a rush of bets, the bookies slashed the 42-year-old’s odds into 1-2 from 9-2 to join Tess Daly on the BBC ballroom show. Alan Titchmarsh is next best at 8-1, while early favourite Graham Norton has drifted out to 10-1 from 2-1 to land the role.

Despite Sir Bruce Forsyth’s absence from the show next season, Coral believe Strictly Come Dancing is here to stay, offering odds as big as 16-1 on it being axed.

“Claudia’s name was always linked with the role, but initially we thought that the BBC would opt for a male/female hosting partnership. However, the latest odds now suggest that Claudia is a shoo-in to succeed Sir Bruce,” said Coral’s Nicola McGeady.

**Strictly Come Dancing to be axed by the BBC after 2014 series – 16-1

**Next Strictly Come Dancing Host

1-2 Claudia Winkleman, 8-1 Alan Titchmarsh, 9-1 Jason Manford, 10-1 Graham Norton, 12-1 John Barrowman, 14-1 Emma Willis, 16-1 Anton du Beke, 20-1 Vernon Kay, 25-1 Holly Willoughby, 33-1 Abby Clancy, Philip Schofield,  40-1 James Corden, 50-1 Davina McCall, 66-1 Ronnie Corbett, 80-1 Paul O’Grady,  Terry Wogan, 100-1 Ant and Dec, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, 250-1 Susanna Reid

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Further Information Contact:

Nicola McGeady 07917683784

Nicola.mcgeady@galacoral.com