Miles Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer ITV DOI victory 'sealed' as new data emerges 24 hours before finale

Miles Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer ITV DOI victory 'sealed' as new data emerges 24 hours before finale

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Alex Davies

By Alex Davies


Published: 09/03/2024

- 18:03

The Made in Chelsea star looks the most likely to lift the trophy on Sunday night

Miles Nazaire and Vanessa Bauer have emerged as the most likely candidates to win this year's Dancing on Ice, according to new data.

The duo have impressed throughout this year's competition, missing out on a spot in the dreaded skate-off week after week.


They'll face stiff competition in the final, however, following Amber Davies's semi-final exit, with Ryan Thomas, Adele Roberts and Greg Rutherford.

The finale has already hit headlines this week following the news one competitor has turned down a return and the fact that Torvill and Dean will perform the Bolero for the final time.

But the biggest talking point after the episode will undoubtedly be whoever emerges victorious - and it'll take some feat for it not to be Nazaire and Bauer.

According to odds from several bookmakers, Nazaire is all but certain of victory - with several experts explaining why to GB News.

Miles and Vanessa

DOI final: Miles and Vanessa bagged 36.5 in the semi-final

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William Hill spokesperson, Lee Phelps, said of Nazaire's chances: "From the King’s Road to the ice rink, Made in Chelsea star Miles Nazaire has gone from strength to strength throughout this year’s edition of Dancing on Ice and is now our new favourite to win this Sunday’s final following his stellar performance (in the semis).

"We’ve seen plenty of money for Miles, who has been backed into 4/5 from 13/8, taking the top spot off former favourite Adele Roberts, who has drifted to 11/4.

"Roberts is joined by Greg Rutherford (11/4) as joint-second favourite, with Ryan Thomas the outlier at 5/1."

Betfred's showbiz specialist, Kayley Cornelius echoed that of Phelps as she weighed in: "With the departure of Amber Davies on Sunday night, the Dancing on Ice markets have experienced a significant shift.

"Made in Chelsea star, Miles Nazaire, has now overtaken the previous favourite to win, Adele Roberts, as he is currently priced at 5/4 to skate away with the Dancing on Ice trophy.

"Miles has possessed a natural gift on the ice since day one, propelling him to the top end of the leaderboard each week as he has demonstrated his skill and diversity as a dancer throughout the series which has made him an early fan favourite to win the series right from the start.

"Last weekend, fans were left amazed by his mesmerizing routine to Michael Bublé’s 'Feeling Good,' which incorporated skating, dancing, and aerobatics. Despite being only a few marks away from scoring that perfect 40, it seems Dancing on Ice viewers have already crowned the actor as their winner.

"However, with Adele Roberts closely trailing in second place and priced at 9/4 to win, it could be a tight call for who takes home that winner title!"

Miles and Vanessa BAuer

DOI: Miles and Vanessa are still favourites to lift the trophy

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And the analysis from industry experts kept on coming as Gambling.com's James Leyfield said to GB News: "Made in Chelsea star Miles Nazaire is 5/4 to win this year's series, but he will go into the final off the back of receiving the lowest score in the semi-final.

"It doesn't sound like perfect preparation, and those who have Miles carrying their money might be concerned, but his ice-skating partner Vanessa Bauer will certainly be hoping they can do the business on Sunday.

"She won the 10th series in 2018 with X Factor star Jake Quickenden but has finished runner-up four times in the following five seasons since.

"Should Miles and Vanessa fall at the final hurdle, Olympian and second favourite Greg Rutherford (13/5), who earned the highest score of 41.5 points last weekend, will look to leapfrog him to the title.

"Radio DJ Adele Roberts was a 25/1 outsider a few days before the 16th series got underway, but she is now 9/2 to upset the top two in the market and land the trophy.

"Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas is propping up the market at 6/1."

Fans will have to tune in to Sunday's grand finale to see if Nazaire can prove the experts right.

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