Category: TV
OddsBoom’s TV section covers the betting odds and market movements behind the UK’s biggest entertainment shows. From outright winner markets to weekly elimination odds and presenter announcements, Dave James tracks where the money is moving and what that tells us about likely outcomes before they are confirmed. TV and entertainment betting has grown significantly in recent years, with bookmakers now running active markets on shows including Love Island, The Traitors, The Apprentice, Strictly Come Dancing, Eurovision and I’m A Celebrity throughout their broadcast runs. These markets shift quickly as episodes air, contestants are eliminated and public opinion moves, which makes them some of the most reactive and closely watched in UK betting. Our coverage spans several areas. Love Island odds are updated throughout the series as couples form and the public vote shapes the market, with analysis of which contestants the bookmakers consider genuine contenders and which are drifting. The Apprentice winner odds are tracked week by week as the boardroom fires candidates and the remaining field narrows. The Traitors casting and winner odds are covered as each series is announced and unfolds. Eurovision odds are published from the early national selection stages through to the Grand Final, with Dave James analysing how the semi-finals and rehearsal buzz shift the market each year. Beyond reality television, the section also covers presenter and casting markets, including who will host major BBC and ITV shows, next James Bond odds, and any other entertainment betting market that is generating significant movement. Where markets have resolved, articles are updated with the outcome and a retrospective look at how the odds played out. All content in this section is written by Dave James, whose TV and entertainment market analysis has been quoted in national publications including The Sun, the Daily Mirror, the Daily Mail and the Daily Express.
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The Apprentice Winner Odds – Karishma Vijay moves into favourite
Karishma Vijay has moved to 11/8 favourite to win The Apprentice 2026 following Harry Clough’s exit. Kieran McCartney is the main challenger…
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Love Island All Stars 2026 -When does it start and line up
ITV has confirmed the full cast for Love Island All Stars 2026, starting Monday 12 January. We run through all 12 confirmed…
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Next Strictly Come Dancing Presenter Odds: Zoe Ball Was Favourite Before BBC Confirmed New Hosts
The BBC has confirmed Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe as the new Strictly Come Dancing presenting trio for 2026. But…
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Strictly Come Dancing Odds Reveals Potential Shock Winner
George Clarke remains the bookmakers’ favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2025, even after a dramatic weekend that completely reshaped the competition.…
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I’m A Celebrity 2025 Winner: Angry Ginge Crowned King of the Jungle
Angry Ginge won I’m A Celebrity 2025, crowned King of the Jungle on 7 December with 65 per cent of the final…