John and Edward are available at just 1/3 with Paddy Power to be given the honour of representing Ireland in Azerbaijan this year and it would appear that they have the gig in the bag once again. The Irish twins will be hoping for full marks from the UK but like most western European countries they know that they will struggle against the now consistent eastern block voting which has seen the Eurovision become little more than a charade. Countries like Ireland, the UK, France and Spain seem to have little chance of claiming the win in the modern era which is highlighted by the fact that we are all off to Azerbaijan for the 2012 contest.

At the moment Paddy Power make Ireland a 14/1 shot to win the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 which does look a little skinny as they go for their first win since 1996 and their eighth in total. The UK are of interest as well but their popularity in Europe gives them next to no chance of picking up the prize, despite that Paddy Power still give them an outside chance at 25/1 to claim the Song Contest for the first time since 1997.

To Represent Ireland Betting in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest

• 1/3 – Jedward
• 5/1 – Andrew Mann
• 6/1 – David Shannon & Una Gibney
• 10/1 – Donna McCaul
• 12/1 – Maria McCool

Outright Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Win Odds

• 14/1 – Ireland
• 25/1 – UK

All markets supplied by Paddy Power.com

Cocozza can be backed at evens with Stan James to win the show, while nice guy Gareth is available at 9/4. Gareth is easily the most popular housemate within the house but whether this translates to public votes remains to be seen. The lively Denise Welch has moved up to third in the betting with odds of 11/2, while Hollywood superstar Michael Madsen is available at 11/1. The duo have had a fiery love/hate relationship in the house, which has been one of the key talking points of the series. Both celebs have big personalities and are likely to clash once again before the series is over.

Drunken Goings On In The House

So Solid Crew member Romeo could well be worth a bet at 14/1. The 31-year-old has been a figure of calm in a house of drama but his diplomatic stance doesn’t necessarily equate to entertaining viewing, which could cost him. The uber-confident twins, Kristina & Karissa Shannon, are available at 22/1 to win a show they already think they have won. Meanwhile, Nicola McLean is a very long shot at 100/1. The former page 3 model is also the odds-on 8/13 favourite to be the next evicted housemate, while the Playboy twins can be backed at 11/2 to be given the boot next.

Outright Odds

• Evens – Frankie Cocozza
• 9/4 – Gareth Thomas
• 11/2 – Denise Welch
• 11/1 – Michael Madsen
• 14/1 – Romeo
• 22/1 – Kristina & Karissa Shannon
• 100/1 – Nicola McLean

Odds supplied by William Hill

Jessie J has had a massive year in the charts with a number of hits to her name and the BBC will be hoping she can attract the young audience the show desperately needs. It is no surprise to see Ladbrokes installing Jessie J as the warm favourite to be the winning Manager this series and she can be backed at 15/8 to do just that with her loyal fan base likely to follow her when it comes to a phone vote. The producers will be hoping that Jessie J will have the same affect on The Voice that Cheryl Cole had on the X-Factor, that will be a tough ask though with the X-Factor already a more successful format.

The winning Manager Betting is always tough before any new series but Tom Jones is sure to be popular with a long history in the business sure to stand him good stead. The welsh legend will see the show as a great way to attract a younger audience and anyone wanting to back Jones to be the winning Manager on The Voice can get a price of 11/4 with Ladbrokes. The BBC have pumped plenty of money into The Voice and it will be interesting to see how the new format fares over the coming months, will it recreate a tired format or will it become another unsuccessful talent show on the scrap heap.

The Voice Winning Manager Betting with Ladbrokes

• 15/8 – Jessie J
• 5/2 – Will I Am
• 11/4 – Tom Jones
• 7/2 – Danny O’Donaghue

All the betting markets are supplied by Ladbrokes.com

One skater to keep a close eye on the Dancing On Ice Betting is British Skier Chemmy Alcott who has also managed to impress the judges so far and looks to have plenty of room for improvement. Alcott is used to the tough training regime of Dancing On Ice and as well as being at home in the cold she looks to have plenty dancing ability and could be the one to watch. Paddy Power rate Chemmy Alcott as a 5/1 shot to win the show which could prove to be a good piece of value in what looks like a difficult market to predict at this early stage of the new series.

One skater struggling at the moment is Sugababe singer Heidi Range who was one of the pre-series favourites to lift the trophy with her performing background expected to give her a head start. So far though Range has struggled and has been on the drift in the betting as a result, she can now be backed at 25/1 with Paddy Power to win the show which reflects her being in the bottom two on the first show. DOI is always a ratings winner in January for ITV and they will be pleased they have managed to put together a good line up of celebrities with Jorgie Porter and Chemmy Alcott likely to be the ones to watch over the coming weeks.

Current Dancing On Ice Betting 2012 with Paddy Power

• 13/8 – Jorgie Porter
• 5/2 – Matthew Wolfenden
• 5/1 – Chemmy Alcott
• 6/1 – Jennifer Ellison
• 12/1 – Sebastien Foucan
• 14/1 – Chico
• 25/1 – Heidi Range
• 25/1 – Andy Whyment
• 33/1 – Sam Nixon
• 40/1 – Charlene Tilton
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All markets supplied by Paddy Power.com

TOWIE star Kirk Norcross has followed in the foot steps of his former flame Amy Childs and decided to leave the reality show in pursuit of fame. He is likely to be a hit among the ladies both in and outside the house and can currently be backed at 9/2 to win the show. Former Wales and British Lions rugby star Gareth Thomas is next in the betting at 5/1. The 37-year-old is not only famous for his on-field heroics but for being the first professional rugby union player to come out as gay back in 2009.

The outspoken Denise Welch, a former Coronation Street actress and current Loose Women panelist, is available at 6/1. Another bit of eye candy for the ladies includes So Solid Crew member Romeo (7/1) and the disgraced X Factor contestant Frankie Cocozza (8/1). Frankie is likely to have another love/hate relationship with the public but could well be worth a punt if the love begins to outweigh the hate.

The biggest name in the house is undoubtably Hollywood superstar Michael Madsen who is available at 14/1. Famed for his performance of Mr Blonde in Reservoir Dogs the actor has admitted that he has no idea what Big Brother is, which could make for interesting viewing. He is definitely one to keep an eye on.

Irish model and Kim Kardashian look-alike Georgia Salpa has been priced at 14/1, while singer/dancer/actor Andrew Stone has been handed odds of 16/1. Glamour model and former I’m A Celebrity contestent Nicola McLean can be found with odds of 20/1, with the Playboy twins Kristina & Karissa Shannon at 25/1. The controversial Natasha Giggs, who infamously had an affair with her husband’s famous brother Ryan Giggs, is unlikely to get very far with odds of 25/1.

Celebrity Big Brother 2012 Outright Odds

• 11/4 – Natalie Cassidy
• 9/2 – Kirk Norcross
• 5/1 – Gareth Thomas
• 6/1 – Denise Welch
• 7/1 – Romeo
• 8/1 – Frankie Cocozza
• 14/1 – Michael Madsen
• 14/1 – Georgia Salpa
• 16/1 – Andrew Stone
• 20/1 – Nicola McLean
• 25/1 – Kristina & Karissa Shannon
• 25/1 – Natasha Giggs

Odds courtesy of William Hill

Ellison is a popular figure having spent time as soap star and a pop singer over the past few years and it would be no surprise to see her improving through the show and mixing it at the business end of the competition. The bookmakers are by no means certain at the moment though and along with Ellison punters can also back Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden at 7/2 with Paddy Power with the pair battling for outright favouritism.

Soap Stars always fare well in the talent shows and that is likely to be the case again in this series of Dancing Of Ice but anyone wanting to look for a nice piece of value in the betting may want to take a closer look at singer Heidi Range. The Sugababe singer will no doubt fare pretty well with dancing and choreography background making her current price of 8/1 with Paddy Power and attractive one. Dancing On Ice is always a ratings winner for ITV following hot on the heels of the X-Factor and the bosses will be hoping that continues to be the case in 2012 with a good mix of potential skaters and no-hopers among the 12 celebrities.

Dancing On Ice Betting 2012 with Paddy Power

• 7/2 – Jennifer Ellison
• 7/2 – Matthew Wolfenden
• 6/1 – Chemmy Alcott
• 8/1 – Heidi Range
• 10/1 – Andy Akinwolere
• 10/1 – Jorgie Porter
• 12/1 – Sebastien Foucan
• 12/1 – Andy Whyment
• 14/1 – Mark Rhodes
• 14/1 – Sam Nixon
• 14/1 – Rosemary Conley
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All markets supplied courtesy of Paddy Power.com

It has to be said that the final list of housemates is yet to be confirmed although the rumour that Sam Faiers is getting ready to enter the house is gathering momentum. Faiers is another popular member of the TOWIE cast and at this early stage is the 5/1 favourite with Boylesports win the show which could prove to be a good piece of value. It is however worth noting that while Amy Childs and Mark Wright have proven popular on reality TV, neither of them won their shows despite being the early favourites to do so which is a warning to fans of Sam Faiers.

Punters wanting to find more value further down the list may want to have a closer look at Chipmunk who if he enters the house is likely to prove a popular housemate with the younger Big Brother audience. The rapper has a number of big hits over the past 12 months and can be backed at a good looking 9/1 with Boylesports to claim the latest Celebrity Big Brother series. Channel Five will be eager to get one or two big names into the house this time around as they look to keep viewing figures up, this will be the third series of the show since August and only star names will ensure that viewers do not lose interest.

Celebrity Big Brother 2012 Win Odds with Boylesports

• 5/1 – Sam Faiers
• 6/1 – Denise Welch
• 8/1 – Natalie Cassidy
• 9/1 – Chipmunk
• 10/1 – Frankie Cocozza
• 10/1 – Freddie Starr
• 10/1 – Tinchy Stryder
• 12/1 – Nicola McLean
• 16/1 – Shaun Williamson
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All markets suppllied by Boylesports.com

The only real threat to Cavendish according to the latest show of betting is Open Champion Darren Clarke who famously lifted the Claret Jug at Sandwich back in July. The man from Northern Ireland is massively popular with sports fans as they have followed him through the ups and downs of a long career and that means he has to have a live chance in the SPOTY Betting. Punters wanting to back Darren Clarke to claim the BBC SPOTY award this year can get a price of 11/2 with Bet365.com which could prove to be a nice piece of value for golf fans.

The straight forecast betting for the Sports Personality Of The Year is also proving to be popular with punters having to decide the top two in the right order. A Mark Cavendish win with Darren Clarke in second is the most likely scenario and that is available at a good looking 6/4 with Bet365 to happen. The Straight forecast is always worth having a close look out when there is a hot favourite in the market and in Mark Cavendish that is exactly what we have here with the Manx cyclist in pole position for one of the most prestigious awards in the industry.

BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Betting 2011 with Bet365

• 1/3 – Mark Cavendish
• 11/2 – Darren Clarke
• 14/1 – Mo Farah
• 16/1 – Rory McIlroy
• 20/1 – Luke Donald
• 66/1 – Alistair Cook
• 200/1 – Andrew Strauss
• 200/1 – Dai Greene
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BBC SPOTY Straight Forecast Betting with Bet365

• 6/4 – Cavendish/Clarke
• 4/1 – Cavendish/Farah
• 5/1 – Cavendish/McIlroy
• 11/2 – Clarke/Cavendish
• 7/1 – Cavendish/Donald
• 12/1 – Farah/Cavendish
• 16/1 – McIlroy/Cavendish
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All Betting prices supplied courtesy of Bet365.com

Judd has been the long time favourite on the show with his legion of McFly fans supporting him each week but he is facing some tough competition on Saturday night in the form of actress Chelsee Healey. The Waterloo Road star is without doubt the most improved dancer on the series and is fresh off a perfect score of 40 meaning she will go into the final full of confidence and with every chance of claiming the win. Healey can be backed at 5/2 with Paddy Power to claim the win which could prove to be the best piece of value on the night with Jason Donovan the outsider of the three celebrities.

Punters wanting to find the value in the Strictly Come Dancing Final market may want to have a closer look at the straight forecast which gives punters the task of finding who will finish first and second on Saturday night. The bookmakers believe we will see Harry Judd take the win and Chelsee Healey finish first and second and punters can get 4/9 with Paddy Power about that happening which does offer a little more value. Strictly Come Dancing continues to be the biggest show on the BBC and with the final being shown in 3D this year it could well prove to be the biggest and best final yet with the three brilliant finalists set to do battle.

Strictly Come Dancing Final 2011 Betting with Paddy Power

• 1/4 – Harry Judd to win
• 5/2 – Chelsee Healey to win
• 16/1 – Jason Donovan to win

Strictly Come Dancing Final Straight Forecast Odds

• 4/9 – Harry/Chelsee
• 11/4 – Chelsee/Harry
• 6/1 – Harry/Jason
• 25/1 – Jason/Harry
• 40/1 – Chelsee/Jason
• 50/1 – Jason/Chelsee

All markets supplied by Paddy Power.com

McFly fans across the country are already celebrating after bassist Dougie Poynter claimed the King Of the Jungle title on Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and their attention will now turn towards making sure Judd claims the Strictly Come Dancing trophy. Ladbrokes are convinced that Judd has the title in the bag as he his as short as 4/9 with the Magic Sign to claim the famous glitter ball just before Christmas and based on his performance it is hard to argue with that assessment.

The closest challenger to Judd is actress Chelsee Healey who is perhaps the most improved dancer of the series and continues to impress the judges on a weekly basis. Healey had an uncertain start but has grown in stature over the past month and is rated as a 10/3 shot with ladbrokes to win the show outright. In truth though she faces a tough battle against the excellent Judd who can rely on the legion of McFly fans to vote him to success in the final as happened with Poynter in the Jungle over on ITV. It has has been a memorable series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2011 with a number of excellent couples staking their claims but with only one winner of the show allowed it appears that the glory will go to Harry Judd and his partner Aliona Vilani.

Strictly Come Dancing Betting 2011 with Ladbrokes

• 4/9 – Harry Judd and Aliona
• 10/3 – Chelsee Healey and Pasha
• 7/1 – Jason Donovan and Kristina
• 33/1 – Alex Jones and James
• 33/1 – Holly Valance and Artem

All markets supplied by ladbrokes.com