The bookmakers have revealed the favourites to win Strictly Come Dancing 2021 ahead of this weekend's first live show. 

Eastenders actor Rose Ayling-Ellis tops the list, closely followed by CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson. 

In at joint third is McFly's Tom Fletcher GBBO winner John Whaite, who has been paired with professional dancer Johannes Radebe in the show's first all-male couple.

Bottom of the list is Tilly Ramsay, Greg Wise and Judi Love.

Betfair's Strictly Come Dancing 2021 winning odds:

  1. Rose Ayling-Ellis 3/1
  2. Rhys Stephenson 7/2
  3. Tom Fletcher 6/1
  4. John Whaite 6/1
  5. Adam Peaty 7/1
  6. Robert Webb 9/1
  7. AJ Odudu 10/1
  8. Katie McGlynn 14/1
  9. Nina Wadia 16/1
  10. Ugo Monye 20/1
  11. Sara Davies 40/1
  12. Dan Walker 40/1
  13. Tilly Ramsay 40/1
  14. Greg Wise 40/1
  15. Judi Love 50/1

The first live show will air on Saturday, September 18th on BBC One at 7pm.