Watch Strictly judges in awkward clash over contestant George Clarke as furious Craig snaps at Shirley liennhi
LAST night on Strictly Come Dancing, two of the judges clashed in an awkward moment over contestant George Clarke.
Craig Revel Horwood was furious when he snapped at Shirley Ballas in the very heated exchange.
The two judges did not agree when it came to giving critique to YouTuber George Clarke, 25, and his professional partner Alexis Warr.
George and Alexis stepped out on Musicals Week to dance their Couple's choice to Soda Pop from K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Shirley praised George's routine and gushed over how it was "synchronised to perfection".
She also said how it was incredibly "precise".
Shirley added: "You were flying like an angel. It was unbelievable."
Anton Du Beke said George was a "super good" dancer, but noted how he was a "little reserved" and the overall dance "lacked edge".
Shirley was shaking her head as Anton spoke, with Craig being the next judge to offer his feedback.
"I think Anton Du Beke is actually right. It needed to be sharper," Craig said.
Speaking to Shirley, Craig went on: "I don't agree with you. I think it was out of sync, a lot actually."
Shirley snapped back: "From that end of the desk it might look one way but from this end of the desk, it looked bloody fabulous love."
Craig urged: "Shirley, you're wrong!
"This type of dance has to be absolutely height and and everything specific.
"That's why it looks like one person dancing and it wasn't like that throughout, unfortunately."
He continued: "But it is a very difficult dance. I think it was an enormous challenge that you coped with admirably."
Motsi Mabuse then quipped: "I feel like a child in between mummy and daddy having a fight."
This comes after the Strictly spoiler leaked online after the live show last night.
The Sunday night results show, although presented as live, is actually filmed on Saturday night after the main live show.
This means that every year, the results leak online.
The contestants in the bottom two and therefore the dance-off have been revealed as well as how the judges’ voted.
The Sun will not reveal the identity of those in the bottom two, nor give away clues, but we have included some fan reaction below.
Reacting to the bottom two, one person said on X: "Right decision but shocked my the other person in the bottom two…."
Another person penned: "And this is exactly what happens when you undermark someone with so much potential."
They continued saying how they were "genuinely fuming" that the celebrity was "even in the dance off at all especially this early".
A third said: "Blimey, that's a shocker, one deffo doesn't deserve to be in the bottom two."
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 lineup
Strictly Come Dancing news and the latest line up
- Nitro from Gladiators AKA Harry Aikines-Aryeetey will be using his athletic prowess to try to win over the judges.
- Doctor Who and ER star Alex Kingston will be adding some drama.
- Chris Robshaw, former Harlequins and England rugby captain will be tackling the dance floor.
- EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki Panesar, has moved from Walford to the ballroom.
- Neighbours legend Stefan Dennishas landed on the show from Down Under.
- George Clarke, a YouTube star, will also be showing off his moves.
- Love Island winner Amber Davies joined as a last minute replacement after Dani Dyerpulled out with injury.
- La Voix is the first drag star to join the main series
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink swaps is football boots for dancing shoes.
- Ellie Goldstein is the first contestant with Down's Syndrome to take part.
- Thomas Skinner is swapping the boardroom for ballroom dancing.
- I'm A Celeb winner Vicky Pattison has been announced.
- Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope was announced as the last contestant after Game Of Thrones star Kristian Nairn pulled out of the show before the launch date over medical reasons.
Strictly’s Dianne Buswell issued warning in ‘major blow’ as she and Stefan Dennis drop out of live show liennhi
STRICTLY'S Dianne Buswell has been issued a warning in a 'major blow' after she and Stefan Dennis dropped out of Saturday's live show.
The Aussie duo were unable to perform during Movie Week on Saturday, after Neighbours actor Stefan had fallen ill earlier in the week.
Doctors advised the 66-year-old to rest up, and the couple have a bye through to
But now Dianne has received a warning from a former Strictly star about the impact a missing week could have.
Debbie McGee, who reached the final of the show in 2017, said she had missed Dianne and Stefan and their 'lovely connection'.
But she added to the Express: "My biggest concern is that it can be hard to come back after a week off.
"You've lost of the flow of rehearsals, when you're doing something everyday your brain and body clicks in, and it can be hard to get that back.
"To have a week off, you can lose the muscle memory, so I really hope he comes back fighting fit and nothing will have been lost.
"I think people have been enjoying watching them, and will want to see them do well."
Her words come after Dianne was forced to hit back at conspiracy theories that they hadn't performed because of her
Dianne is expecting her first child with partner Joe Sugg and some fans of the show weirdly thought Stefan's illness was a 'cover up' for the pro dancer.
But taking to Instagram, she wrote: "Just to clarify as I have had lots of people msg me thinking this is a cover up for me being not able to dance!?
"Firstly we wouldn't lie especially about somebody being sick!
"And secondly I am fine, yes I am pregnant but I'm also very capable and feeling really good!"
The BBC statement that was released on Friday said: ""Due to illness over the past few days, Stefan Dennis has been advised by doctors to rest and as a result, he will not dance this weekend.
"In line with the rules of Strictly, Stefan and Dianne will receive a bye through to next week when they will hopefully be able to dance again."
