YOU can tell Christmas is only months away with Strictly Come Dancing returning in September.
The popular BBC dancing show will now be 22 seasons strong, with a stellar new cast lined up to set the screen on fire with fabulous moves.
People placing bets have guessed that Ross King will be the first Strictly contestant to leave the show this year
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman shall be back as hosts
He was the thirteenth contestant announced as a member of the series. Perhaps it’s an unlucky number after all
Though according to the bookies, fans have already been placing their bets on who will be the first to waltz their way off of the programme.
‘s first live show is set to air on September 27th, one week after the competition comes back for 2025.
In the first episode, viewers will be introduced to the contestants as well as learn who each dancer is paired with for the duration of the show.
The first elimination will take place around a week after this on October 5th.
No one is eliminated in the very first round of lives, being televised this year on September 27th as is the tradition of the show.
According to odds from , has found himself in the top spot as most likely to be eliminated first in the Strictly line up with an odds of 11/4.
The Scottish presenter and entertainment correspondent, 63, was the thirteenth contestant announced for the 2025 series of the show.
Despite appearing on screens for decades, the public don’t seem to be envisioning him holding the coveted Glitter Ball Trophy.
Though former England rugby player Chris Robshaw is only just behind Ross, with an odds of 4/1.
The sports star, 39, is used to playing on the field with a preferred choice of defending at the back.
Perhaps viewers believe bringing him into the spotlight in a pair of dancing shoes will prove too much for the player to handle.
is the favourite to win this year, as well as the least likely to leave the show first with an odds of 66/1.
He’s spent years as a professional dancer.
Last year, and won the show, making Chris the TV show’s first ever blind contestant to take home the trophy.
Dianne, as one of the programme’s professional dancer, was glowing with pride at his victory.
Lewis Cope is the favourite to win, with a winning odd of 3/1 and an odds of 66/1 to be first to leave the programme
Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood will be returning to the judging panel 
