The Jump: Bookmakers Offering Odds On Which Celebrity Will Be Injured Next
The Jump has already faced much criticism this series, with four contestants being forced to leave the show due to injury.
Many of the remaining celebrities have also sustained smaller injuries, but have remained in the competition.
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With the risk factor seemingly at a whole new level this year, bookmakers have started offering odds on who is most likely to leave the show next due to injury.
According to HuffPostUK, Paddy Power have said: “This year’s series of ‘The Jump’ is heading downhill faster than Linford Christie’s reputation after a string of serious injuries.
“Paddy Power has started offering odds on what bone will be broken next.”
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HuffPostUK have also shared Betway’s odds on which celebrity is most likely to suffer a fall.
Sarah Harding is at the top of the list, with odds of 5/2, closely followed by returning contestant Heather Mills, at odds of 11/4. Already injured Linford Christie comes in third, with odds of 7/2, followed by Tamara Beckwith (5/1), Sid Owen (6/1), and Brian McFadden (8/1).
At the other end of the scale, Dean Cain and Tom Parker have been given the best odds of making it through unscathed, with odds of 12/1.
Made In Chelsea star Mark-Francis Vandelli became the fourth contestant to leave the show yesterday after fracturing his ankle.
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Viewers have called for the show to be axed because they feel it’s ‘too dangerous’, while Channel 4 have confirmed they’ve ordered an urgent safety review into procedures on the programme.
In a statement, a spokeswoman for Channel 4 said: “Though it is a new course, the events have been designed to be no more difficult than in previous years and all contributors have undertaken rigorous training to prepare for the show.
“All winter sports carry some element of risk but in light of the number of injuries this year, Channel 4 has asked the producers to review safety procedures again to further reduce the prospect of accident.”
