THE new favourite to win this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed – after a rush of bets. The BBC show added a new name to its line-up – after a star withdrew for

Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn has pulled out of this year's Strictly Come Dancing, just days after the line-up was announced, saying he's been struggling with "a high level of stress and a little bit of grief". Nairn, 49, is best known for playing Hodor - the guileless servant of House Stark - in HBO's fantasy drama.

The hit BBC One dance contest is set to return for its 23rd series in September and there's a new official line-up