Strictly feud revealed as Chris Robshaw’s wife takes swipe at ‘experienced dancers’ on show ngocc
STRICTLY star Chris Robshaw's wife has taken a swipe at "experienced dancers" on the show.
The former England rugby star, 39, and pro dancer Nadiya Bychkova performed the Samba to Unbelievable by EMF on Saturday's first live show.
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The pair found themselves second to last on the leaderboard with a total of 14 points awarded by the judges.
They narrowly missed the last position, with entertainment reporter Ross King finding himself at the bottom with just 10 points.
It comes after Strictly has faced criticism for signing up West End star Amber Davies and Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope who have previous dance experience.
Chris' wife Camilla Kerslake insisted it was "unfair" as she replied to a comment on social media.
Love Island's Amber Gill wrote on Instagram: "Unpopular opinion: I think having people with so much dance experience is unfair."
Camillia was quick to respond, writing: "The experience differences are absolutely wild. Definitely."
Just days ago, Chris, who has two kids with opera singer Camilla, insisted he has no fear at all his marriage could be in jeopardy.
In fact, he said he will be pleased if he sets tongues wagging by performing steamy routines with Ukrainian beauty Nadiya, 36.
He said: “I’m not worried about the Strictly Curse.
"If people think there’s something going on between us, we must be doing something right.
Strictly shock as unexpected celeb steals the top spot on leaderboard from 'trained dancers' Lewis Cope and Amber Davies
“It means we’ve managed to create a sense of chemistry for the show, and we are performing well.
“Nadiya and I are a team, both totally focused on the dancing and giving it our all.
“Plus, Camilla and I are solid, she’s incredibly supportive, and we have a lot of trust in our marriage. Family is everything to me.”
Chris admits he “hit the jackpot” by being put with Nadiya, who at 5ft 8in will not be too dwarfed by her 6ft 2in dance partner.
He says: “She’s a world champion, a top athlete, and I massively respect her. It’s just down to me to deliver the rest — so no pressure.
“We are a team, and we want to head in the same direction — and that is hopefully not in the bottom two.”
On Saturday's show, viewers were left shocked after former Lioness turned sports journalist Karen Carney, 38, emerged as the surprise leader.
Karen and professional dance partner Carlos Gu closed out the show with a Jive.
Head judge Shirley Ballas commented: "It was just sensational. Best dance of the night for me."
Karen's scored 31 points, putting her at the top of the leaderboard.
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Jack Fincham reveals his bloodied and bruised face after losing his bare-knuckle fight with Aaron Chalmers as he's supported by his on-and-off girlfriend Chloe Brockett ngocc
Jack Fincham was supported by his on-and-off girlfriend Chloe Brockett as he showed off his nasty injuries after his latest bout in the ring on Sunday.
The former Love Island star, 34, stepped out for the first time since losing his bare-knuckle fight against
Jack previously confessed that he and Chloe, 24, had split for the eighth time in June, but it appears the pair have worked through their breakup.
The reality star showed his face, which had several cuts including one across his nose, as he left his hotel in Manchester following the fight.
Meanwhile, Chloe cut a casual figure in bright blue leggings and a cream jumper as she was seen alongside Jack pulling around a suitcase.
Jack revealed the extent of his injuries following the fight as he took to Instagram to a share a clip of his bloodied face.
Jack Fincham was supported by his on-and-off girlfriend Chloe Brockett as he showed off his nasty injuries after his latest bout in the ring on Sunday
The former Love Island star, 34, confessed that he and Chloe, 24, had split for the eighth time in June, but it appears the pair have worked through their breakup
During the match, he was downed twice and was cut on the nose before his corner pulled him out of the fight in the second round.
Jack revealed his relationship is over for the eighth time in June, just weeks after rekindling their romance for the seventh time.
During a Q&A with his Instagram fans, Jack was asked by one fan if he and the former TOWIE star are still together.
Sharing a snap of himself at the gym, he simply replied: 'No it's a single summer of boxing and working as hard as I can.'
Since leaving TOWIE in 2023, Chloe has pursued a career sharing steamy content on OnlyFans.
Earlier this week, the star set pulses racing in a skimpy red lace body, which showcased her enviable figure.
The on-off couple most recently called time on their relationship back in April after 'a stressful year'.
Yet things appeared to be back on track with the couple earlier this month after they were spotted shopping at Sainsbury's in Grays, Essex.
Jack revealed the extent of his injuries on Sunday by sharing a video of his bloodied face, after losing his bare-knuckle fight against Aaron Chalmers
During the match, Jack was downed twice and was cut on the nose before his corner pulled him out of the fight in the second round
A source told The Sun at the time: 'Chloe and Jack have been on and off for months but have finally put their differences aside to give their relationship another chance.
'They really want to make it work so have been enjoying some lowkey dates as they gradually build the trust.
'They have realised they have something special so want to put their time and energy into making it work.'
They then sparked further rumours of a reconciliation when they shared snaps on their respective Instagram accounts from the same East London market.
Taking a visit to Columbia Road Flower Market, Jack shared a snap outside the Birdcage pub.
Chloe then also posted a picture from the same spot as she posed with a huge bouquet of flowers.
Jack and Chloe first got together in 2019 but have split several times over the years and even moved in together before their seventh split.
It has been a difficult time for Jack, who last month revealed he has been secretly battling bulimia for two decades as he opened up on his struggles with his mental health.
Jack said he developed the eating disorder at the age of 14 when he started out as a boxer due to the pressures of getting down to his fighting weight.
Jack revealed his relationship is over for the eighth time in June, just weeks after rekindling their romance for the seventh time
He revealed he now needs 'daily medication' because of the damage his decades-long battle with bulimia has done to his body.
'I have been a bulimic for 19 years, bingeing on food and then being sick,' he told The Sun.
'I'm in agony without daily medication, I could be on them forever, I don't know.'
Bulimia (bulimia nervosa) is an eating disorder and a serious mental health condition characterised by struggles with binge eating and purging.
