EXCLUSIVE: One celebrity will miss out on reaching the Strictly Come Dancing final
13:39, 12 Dec 2025
Karen Carney, who was the frontrunner to win Strictly Come Dancing, has been knocked off the top spot by one of her co-stars.
Karen and her dance partner, Carlos Gu, could miss out on lifting the Glitterball Trophy, according to exclusive odds shared by Betway.
Karen, who was the bookies’ favourite to win, could be beaten by YouTuber star George Clarke.
George Clarke has been given odds of 5/6 of winning, while Karen is in second place with odds of 11/10.
Balvinder Sopal, who has been the bookies’ favourite to leave for weeks, could now come in third place with odds of 20/1.
This also means that Amber Davies, was landed in the dance-off last week, could miss out on making the final.
Karen Carney was the frontrunner to win(Image: BBC)
Last weekend, viewers were left in shock after Lewis Cope was eliminated from the BBC competition.
After landing in the dance-off against Amber Davies, the judges decided to save the Love Island star, meaning Lewis and his dance partner, Katya Jones, were sent home.
When asked by Tess about his time on the show, Lewis said, “It’s been more than I could have ever wished for. If someone would have said that I’d have done 11 weeks on the show at the beginning, I’d have been over the moon and snap their hand off.
“So, thank you to the full show, to everyone for having a space where people can be themselves, grow, learn, express themselves. It’s been incredible and a memory that I’ll have for the rest of my life, and [to Katya] I think it’s all down to you. You’ve literally given me absolutely everything I could wish for as a friend, as a teacher, and yeah, I couldn’t imagine it with anybody else. So, thank you very much.”
Amber Davies is the favourite to leave this weekend(Image: BBC)
Speaking to Lewis about their partnership, Katya emotionally added: “I think you have created so many moments for Strictly Come Dancing that will be in the history books and you will be remembered as one of, if not, the best male celebrity we’ve ever had on the show, but also you will be remembered for being an incredible person you are. Kind and genuine people still exist – what a gentleman you are, so humble and so kind.
“And I’m so glad that we had a chance to see you and showcase your talent, and what a beautiful person you are to the world. Thank you.”
Lewis Cope after dance-off against Amber Davies on Strictly(Image: PA)
Praising the support he received while appearing on the show, the Emmerdale star went on, “It’s everything, isn’t it? I mean, what is life without people? And this show, I’ve seen how it’s brought people together, not just in my family, but it seems to lift people up.
“And it’s definitely brought my family, four generations, together every Saturday night – my Nana Dot sitting there smiling all the time. You know, young boys who thought that dancing wasn’t accessible for them or whatever. They started dancing now and have sent us videos. And you know, if you can change one person’s life like that, then that’s enough.”
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday at 6.35pm on BBC One.
