Strictly Come Dancing

A decent little earner last year, and slightly more enjoyable than the pantomime that is X Factor.

We've only seen the blokes and to be honest they were a sorry looking bunch. Unless the girls prove even worse they should have the upperhand. I know Darren Gough won last year but the supporting role of the bloke is much less inspiring than a female twirling around, and I'd have thought the women would win something like 2 out of every 3 showings of this.

A portfolio (aka backing half the field!):

Emma Bunton 2.5pts win at 4/1
Carole Smillie 2pts win at 16/1
Mark Ramprakash 2.5pts win at 6/1
Jan Ravens 1pt win at 75/1
Claire King 1pt win at 30/1
Matt Dawson 1pt win at 20/1



And Mica Paris looks vulnerable, not least to the reality TV curse, and could be on her way Saturday.

Mica Paris 3pts elimination at 100/30