Reformed group favourites to provide the soundtrack to London 2012

Take That are the 2/1 favourites with Paddy Power to sing the theme song for the 2012 Olympic games, which will be held in London.

With Robbie Williams back in the band, Take That’s popularity is at an all time high and it would be no surprise to see the re-formed boyband asked to provide the soundtrack to the 2012 games.

Leona Lewis performed as part of the London section of the closing ceremony for Beijing 2008 and is 3/1 to be asked to sing the official theme song this time around. Heather Small’s song ‘Proud’ became an unofficial Team GB anthem in Beijing and she is another high on the shortlist, at 10/1.

Roberto Coladangelo spokesman for Paddy Power, told Bettingpro:

“Every Olympics has a theme tune to the games and with Britain’s rich music history the organising committee will be under serious pressure to not mess up the selection. The reaction to the controversial logo and mascots was mixed to say the least, so there is no doubt the band and song selection will get the same amount of attention!”
 
Olympic Theme Tune Singer

2/1       Take That
3/1       Leona Lewis
8/1       Katherine Jenkins
8/1       Alexandra Burke
10/1     Heather Small
12/1     Dizzee Rascal
14/1     Pixie Lott
16/1     Girls Aloud
18/1     Susan Boyle
20/1     The Saturdays
20/1     Cheryl Cole
20/1     Coldplay
25/1     Dame Shirley Bassey
25/1     Duffy
33/1     Charlotte Church
33/1     Muse
33/1     Tom Jones
33/1     Adele
40/1     Amy Winehouse
40/1     Westlife
50/1     Estelle
66/1     Oasis
80/1     Spice Girls
100/1   Jedward
500/1   Katie Price