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Strictly's Fleur East early favourite to win as other contestants 'ruled out'

Fleur East has emerged as the early front-runner to win Strictly Come Dancing this year, with both bookies and fans left saying the thing after the full line-up was announced, with the odds already 'ruling out' some of her rivals for a chance of victory.

Fleur, 34, is one of 15 celebs now confirmed to take part in the new series of the smash hit BBC show, joining the likes of Kym Marsh, Will Mellor, James Bye and Helen Skelton. Former Blue Peter presenter Helen was the last of this year's Strictly stars to be revealed, but her addition to the list did little to change the early odds on who will take home the coveted Glitterball trophy in just a few months time.

After a strong start to the announcements, with former Hear'Say singer and Coronation Street actress Kym and Two Pints of Lager legend Will the first two out of the bag, some fans complained the Strictly line-up had 'tailed off', with them left searching for answers on who some of them were.

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