Someone like Darren Gough is likely... someone who (to me) never really stood out until he began making tremendous progress, and it was obvious he was a contender from that point on. It's not about someone standing out for their fame (which actually was my naive judgement at first last series, since two Eastenders had made two finals), although a lot of people do vote for their favourite celebs and pros, the dancing does play a part. If you'd have asked me who would win last series, I would have put money on Zoe.
Going on popularity, if that is the case this year, I would say most people would vote for Claire (both male and female viewers), Louisa (male viewers) and Ray (female viewers). Emma may well come close, having been the most likeable of the Spice Girls. As would be expected, sports fans will vote for the sports stars, and the less said about Schmeichel the better!
Carol Smillie is irritating, but I've a feeling she's going to catch the bug in a big way - wouldn't we all, dancing with Sir Cutler?
I couldn't really put my finger to any 'outside chances' at this moment in time, but I'd probably take a guess at Georgina, Jan and Spoony. Everyone else has the popularity thing going on really. There's Mica as well, but she's very talented and glamourous, so I think she'll surprise us!
I however, shall be doing my bit for a fellow Scouser, who goes by the name of Jimmy Tarbuck... amongst others!
Scouse xx