Ricky Hatton dealt crushing blow ahead of Dancing on Ice starting

Ricky Hatton has been dealt a crushing blow ahead of his first performance on Dancing On Ice, according to Ladbrokes.

The bookies have revealed the latest popularity charts, in terms of bets placed so far, and the former boxer is bottom of the pile, having been the subject of just 2.4% of all bets placed.

Elsewhere, it’s Coronation Street’s Ryan Thomas who leads the way with the punters, with an impressive 16.3% of the backing, while Hannah Spearritt (13.8%) and Greg Rutherford (12.1%) making up the podium spots.

As for the betting, Amber Davies continues to lead the way at 3/1, with Miles Nazaire just behind at 4/1, while the rank outsider – as things stand – is Stephen Lustig-Webb (33/1).

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Ricky Hatton’s already up against the ropes as far as punters are concerned… we’d be amazed if he’s still standing after the first couple of weeks.”

Ladbrokes Latest Betting

% of bets placed on Dancing On Ice Winner

Ryan Thomas – 16.3%

Hannah Spearritt – 13.8%

Greg Rutherford – 12.1%

Miles Nazaire – 11.7%

Amber Davies – 9.6%

Claire Sweeney – 7.5%

Ricky Norwood – 6.3%

Roxy Shahidi – 5.4%

Adele Roberts – 4.6%

Lou Sanders – 4.1%

Eddie Edwards – 3.3%

Stephen Lustig-Webb – 2.9%

Ricky Hatton – 2.4%

Dancing On Ice Winner

Amber Davies – 3/1

Miles Nazaire – 4/1

Greg Rutherford – 6/1

Ricky Norwood – 6/1

Ryan Thomas – 8/1

Hannah Spearritt – 10/1

Roxy Shahidi – 10/1

Adele Roberts – 12/1

Eddie Edwards – 12/1

Lou Sanders – 12/1

Ricky Hatton – 20/1

Claire Sweeney – 25/1

Stephen Lustig-Webb – 33/1

Odds correct at the time of publishing.