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Strictly Come Dancing Betting

The twinkle-toed celebrities are back in action as Strictly Come Dancing returns to out screens.

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Cricketer Mark Ramprakash landed the odds last time and those who like betting on sports stars should note Darren Gough landed the betting in the third series.

Former rugby star Matt Dawson was runner-up last time while a bet on hurdle legend Colin Jackson would have kept punters on edge as he claimed the silver medal in 2005 and so betting on sportsmen has paid off to date.

TV presenter Gabby Logan may be worth a bet at decent odds as she will be competing against her husband, former Scotland rugby star Kenny Logan, while ex-snooker player Willie Thorne and former England football John Barnes will attract attention in the betting as the other sporting greats in the field.

A check on the odds on last year's professional winner, Karen Hardy, could prove wise and she teams up with former soap star Brian Capron, while TV presenter Dominic Littlewood partners 2006's runner up Lilia Kopylova.

Former Dynasty actress Stephanie Beacham partners Vincent Simone, while Hollywood beauty Kelly Brook is sure to be a popular bet as she dances with Brendan Cole, who claimed the first series with BBC newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky.

Former Mis-Teeq singer Alesha Dixon teams up with Matthew Cutler, who fell at the first hurdle in series 3 with Siobhan Hayes, but made week nine with Carol Smillie last time out.

Viewers of GMTV might want to bet on Kate Garraway, while EastEnders fans could land the odds betting on Letitia Dean, who partners series 2 winner Darren Bennet.

Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster will attract attention in the betting while Blue Peter star Gethin Jones may be worth a bet for younger viewers looking to land the odds.

Another EastEnder, Matt Di Angelo, completes the line-up with professional Flavia Cacace, who will be looking for better luck this time after being forced to withdraw when Jimmy Tarbuck fell ill 12 months ago.