‘What’s the point in voting?’: Furious Strictly fans turn on judges after shock dance-off decision — as BBC bosses fear backlash over claims the panel is “ignoring the public” and keeping trained dancers in while fan favourites are sent home… - suong
Facing the results show dance-off is the dread of every Strictly celebrity and their dance partner.
But The Mail on Sunday can reveal loyal fans are also fearing the head-to-head each week – because they are becoming increasingly frustrated with the judges' calls.
It comes after Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood all saved former Love Island contestant Amber Davies, 29, last week over former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 53.
Contestants' final scores are an amalgamation of the judges' scores on a Saturday night along with the public vote.
Whoever scores the lowest goes into the dance-off, but the differences in their public vote scores is never revealed.
Viewers believe the judges should instead send whoever receives the lowest votes home.
We can also reveal BBC bosses are aware viewers want to see the celebrities undergo a 'journey' of growth, and fear ratings could slump if focus shifts away from that.
Anton Du Beke, who had the casting vote last week, agreed with his three colleagues that West End actress Ms Davies should stay over Floyd Hasselbaink.
The Mail on Sunday can reveal loyal fans are also fearing the head-to-head each week – because they are becoming increasingly frustrated with the judges' calls. Pictured: Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe last night
Pictured: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke last night
The judges went to great lengths to insist they were making decisions based on the dancing alone following Ms Davies' and professional partner Nikita Kuzmin's performance.
A source said: 'Some of the bosses are at odds with the judges' dance-off because they know that Jimmy was doing well.
'He had got better but his time on the show came to an end while Amber, who can simply just dance because she has been doing it for a living, got to stay. The public don't want to see that and the bosses know that.
'The way they keep their viewers tuned in is to see these wonderful journeys and the progress celebrity dancers make.
'People are very invested in Strictly and the fact they are given a chance to vote. It makes it quite frustrating when an expert decides who goes. It is starting to become a problem.'
Fans furiously took to social media last weekend to share their anger at Ms Davies making it through to last night's show, which was Halloween night.
'I wish Strictly would use the public vote to decide who leaves,' wrote one fan on X. 'What's the point in asking people to vote when it's up to the judges anyway?'
Another said: 'Anyone in the dance off against Amber and Nikita isn't staying because the judges won't send her home.
'What a shame, because I loved Jimmy.'
Ms Davies trained at London's Urdang Academy and has appeared in West End shows such as 9 To 5 The Musical – a show based on the songs of Dolly Parton – Back To The Future, Bring It On, The Great Gatsby and Pretty Woman.
She has also been booked to play the lead in a 2026 touring production of romantic comedy Legally Blonde next year.
‘Married to Medicine’ Recap: Accusations Worsen Between Toya & Anila liennhi
On the recent episode of “Married to Medicine,” tension between Toya and Anila worsens. Toya is very upset about being accused of cheating on Eugene with a man from their neighborhood. And she believes Anila played a role in the rumor spreading around the neighborhood. As for Anila, Quad told her that she’s being suspected of staging the robbery by Toya, Simone, and Contessa.
Although Anila was hoping her parents would be able to help them to survive their nanny’s departure, it’s been a disaster. Thankfully, they were able to talk Miss Gomez into coming back. They had to make her an excellent offer since she left to spend more time with her family.
And life is about to change for Audra and Martin.
Here’s a recap for, “Going Back, Back to Blue Ridge.”
Anila and Quad have complaints about Toya.
Quad goes to Anila’s home to check on her. They talk about what went down when the ladies hung out recently at Jackie’s. And Quad says Simone and Contessa believe that Anila staged the robbery. This is upsetting to Anila. And she says she can’t believe educated women would say something like this.
And when it comes to Toya, Anila says it’s disappointing that Toya didn’t reach out to check on her family.
Quad accuses Toya of just trying to shift the narrative because she’s been accused of cheating on Eugene. .
Miss Gomez returns.
As the group continues to fracture, a cast trip to Blue Ridge is proposed by Jackie, Curtis, Simone, and Cecil.
Contessa competes in her first fitness competition. This is something she’s always wanted to do. She’s surprised when she comes in first place.
Kiran and Anila are able to talk Miss Gomez into being their nanny again.
Anila confronts Toya.
The group heads to Blue Ridge. Cecil and Simone notice the shade when Audra and Martin arrive in matching Champion outfits. As for Toya, she says she’s not comfortable with being around Audra after their altercation.
Audra and Martin find out she’s pregnant. It’s exciting because it will be Martin’s first biological child. Audra had a son from a previous relationship.
Heavenly approaches Toya to apologize for their recent blowup. She says she’s sad about her mother’s passing. So she knows she’s wrong for lashing out. But Toya becomes emotional and says Heavenly has a right to grieve. She isn’t happy when she sees Anila and Kiran walk into the house.
Later, it’s time to put it all out on the table. Anila asks Toya if she accused her of staging her robbery. And Toya says she doesn’t know what Anila would do.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger.
What are your thoughts on the episode?
