Anton du Beke favourite to replace Len on Strictly judging panel
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Anton du Beke could be heading into his final ever weekend on Strictly as a dancer, according to the latest odds.
While much of the attention this weekend will be on the fight for the Glitterball trophy, the pressing matter of finding a replacement for Len Goodman on the judges’ panel is still ongoing.
However, as far as punters are concerned there’s only one man for the job, and that’s the even money favourite Anton.
Karen Hardy (8/1) finds herself next in line should Anton carry on dancing, or it’s 10/1 apiece Ian Waite or Tom Chambers make a return to the show.
Danny Mac heads into Saturday’s showdown as the odds-on favourite at 5/6, however Louise Redknapp (6/4) is hot on his heels, leaving Ore Oduba (7/1) as the outsider.
Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: “Anton’s the housewives’ favourite, and if there’s anyone who could attempt to fill the void Len will leave, it’s him.”
She added: “Danny’s starting to feel the heat as the favourite and this could well be the most wide open final we’ve ever seen.”
Ladbrokes Latest Betting:
To be a permanent judge on Strictly Come Dancing 2017
Anton du Beke – Evens
Karen Hardy – 8/1
Ian Waite – 10/1
Tom Chambers – 10/1
Brendan Cole – 10/1
Carolyn Smith – 10/1
Gary Edwards – 10/1
Arlene Phillips – 12/1
16/1 bar
Strictly Come Dancing winner 2016
Danny Mac – 5/6
Louise Redknapp – 6/4
Ore Oduba – 7/1
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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing
