Soapstar Superstar
Alan Fletcher, who plays Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours, is already the favourite of the bookies to win Soapstar Superstar even though the new series does not start until January 5.
The Australian actor started as 11/4 favourite, but following a rush of bets, the Yorkshire-based bookies, Sky Bet, has now slashed the odds to 2/1 for the show.
"Dr Karl Kennedy is something of cult figure among students and has performed with his own band for some years, so he's definitely going to be a contender," said Sky Bet's entertainment manager, Helen Jacob.
Emmerdale's Hayley Tamaddon, who plays Delilah Dingle and Coronation Street's Antony Cotton are joint second favourites to win at 9/2.
Other contenders include Coronation Street's Jane Danson and Tupele Dorgu, Emmerdale cast members Verity Rushworth and Matthew Wolfenden, Mark Furze, who is known as Eric 'Ric' Dalby in Home and Away, and Gemma Atkinson and Leon Lopez from Hollyoaks In The City.
The current outsider is EastEnders actress Elaine Lordan, whose odds are 28/1.
The new series of Soapstar Superstar is hosted by Zoë Ball. waveguide
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