Talent show record makes Shayne Ward early Dancing On Ice fancy
Shayne Ward also has the successful Maria Filippov as his partner on the ice
Shayne Ward also has the successful Maria Filippov as his partner on the ice
Doctor Who, Downton Abbey and Corrie are closest challengers
Kimberley Walsh ended up in the bottom two the last time she performed the dance
The Olympian has enjoyed a stellar year and is big favourite to win the BBC show
3/1 is the price that they fill the top three spots in that order
Olympian heptathlete's price is ever-shortening for prestigious BBC accolade
Jess Ennis may easily be less than half the special price of 12/1 on the day of SPOTY
The Olympian has overtaken Denise van Outen in the betting and is now odds-on for the title
The jack-of-all-trades has been by far the best dancer throughout the series
The cyclist won the Tour de France and Olympic gold in a vintage year
Derek Branning is widely expected to have had the mystery affair with Kat Moon
James Jordan will miss week five on Strictly Come Dancing because of an ankle injury
Dwayne Johnson would be a popular punt at 8/1 should he take part
The danger for fans is whether she has peaked too soon after starring in the opening week
Erin Boag can drag Richard to a high score, like she did Peter Shilton in 2010
Elderly characters Alan Turner and Betty Eagleton are others fancied to be killed off
Ian Poulter has entered the Sports Personality of the Year running at 33/1
Punters have been getting behind both Louis Smith and Victoria Pendleton for victory
Kimberley Walsh has a strong fanbase and seeming likeability
Holing the winning Ryder Cup putt and winning the FedEx Cup could boost McIlroy's chances
Andy Murray's Grand Slam success has seen him move into second favourite
The Sky rider looks almost certain to be the first Brit to win the Tour de France
Bo Bruce seems to have the best final songs and no direct competition for votes
Jaz Ellington was the early favourite to win the show, but popularity may be dwindling
It is the first live show for the acts from the camps of Jessie J and Danny O’Donaghue
Danny has the strongest team and Vince is the stand-out in his group
Only once previously has the top scorer in the semi finals not won Dancing On Ice
The top scorer on the leaderboard is guaranteed a place in the Dancing On Ice final