Bookies all over the UK are said to be quaking in their boots at the prospect of Gareth Gates winning this years Dancing On Ice contest.

From early on bookies have been tipping Suzanne Shaw or Chris Fountain to win the show, but sources have revealed to the Daily Star that Gareth Gates is quickly becoming the secret favourite to win. A result that would dearly cost the bookmakers.

“In Pop Idol six years ago, Gareth was a shy lad with a stammer who the nation adored.

“Now he’s grown into a young man who has conquered his speech problems and has learned a new skill on the ice. His fans keep growing week by week.

“We should prepare for ‘Gareth mania’ to turn the contest on its head – and that could cost the bookies!” Gareth, Suzanne, Chris and ex-Coronation Street star Zaraah Abraham will battle it out in the semi-final tomorrow night.