We've just had the second live show of this year's Strictly Come Dancing.placeholder image
We've just had the second live show of this year's Strictly Come Dancing. | CREDIT LINE:BBC/Ray Burmiston/BBC Creative

Strictly Come Dancing Latest Odds: All 14 remaining celebrities' chances of winning ranked after Chris Appleton exit - Lacey Turner back to being favourite

Another famous face left the show on Sunday.

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing is now properly underway - with the first of the nervous celebrities exiting following the second of the live shows on Saturday (October 3).

Strictly first aired back in 2004 and has become the world’s most successful reality television franchaise - there are version in over 60 different countries around the world.

Previously presented by Bruce ForsythTess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, there have been 23 series of the dancing competition, with former winners including the likes of Caroline Flack, Bill Bailey, Joe McFadden and Alesha Dixon.

And this year sees a big change, with a brand new presenting team in place consisting of Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe, and pro-dancer Johannes Radebe.

Saturday saw the first of the second of the live dances, with 15 famous faces battling on the dancefloor for the Glitterball Trophy.

It saw celebrity dog trainer Graeme Hall top the leaderboard with 31 points, closely followed by Delta Goodrem, Cach Mercer, Tabby Stoecker and Lacey Turner.

At the other end of the table, Gavin and Stacey actress Melanie Walters was awarded just 15 points by the judges.

But she clearly did well in the public vote, avoiding the dance-off that was contested by celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and actess Jaime Winstone.

And after watching them dance again the judges chose to send Chris Appleton home.

Here’s how the bookies fancy all 14 remaining contestant’ chances, from hot favourites to huge long-shots.

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