Colin Firth slashed for Oscars glory

Colin Firth looks set to scoop the coveted Golden Globe & Oscar double according to Ladbrokes.

He is now just 1/9 to win Best Actor for his role in ‘The King’s Speech’ after obliging in the Golden Globes at 1/3.

Best Supporting Actress is the most competitive of the short-lists with Melissa Leo heading up the market for her supporting role in ‘The Fighter’ (4/6).

Her nearest challenger is Helena Bonham Carter at 5/1 in what could be another winner for ‘The King’s Speech’.

Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: “Punters were raising a glass to Firth when he collected his Golden Globe on Sunday night. He has now been backed off the boards for the Oscars and it looks like we will be seeing him on the rostrum again.”

Ladbrokes latest betting

Best Picture
The Social Network – 1/3
The King’s Speech – 10/3
The Fighter – 16/1
True Grit – 16/1
The Kids Are All Right – 20/1

Best Actor
Colin Firth – The King’s Speech – 1/9
James Franco – 127 Hours – 9/1
Jesse Eisenberg – The Social Network – 9/1
Robert Duval – Get Low – 20/1
Jeff Bridges – True Grit – 20/1
Paul Giamatti – Barneys Version – 20/1

Best Actress
Natalie Portman – Black Swan – 1/6
Annette Bening – The Kids Are All Right – 4/1
Jennifer Lawrence – Winters Bone – 20/1
Nicole Kidman – Rabbit Hole – 20/1
Michelle Williams – Blue Valentine – 50/1

Best Director
David Fincher – The Social Network – 1/8
Tom Hooper – The King’s Speech – 10/1
Christopher Nolan – Inception – 14/1
Darren Aronofsky – Black Swan – 16/1
Danny Boyle – 127 Hours – 25/1

Best Supporting Actor
Christian Bale – The Fighter – 1/6
Geoffrey Rush – The King’s Speech – 9/2
Mark Ruffalo – The Kids Are All Right – 33/1
Andrew Garfield – The Social Network – 33/1

Best Supporting Actress
Melissa Leo – The Fighter – 4/6
Helena Bonham Carter – The King’s Speech – 5/1
Hailee Steinfeld – True Grit – 6/1
Jacki Weaver – Animal Kingdom – 10/1