Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has opened up on the 'immense bullying' she's witnessed in her industry, and that she's 'close to naming and shaming' those complicit.
26.11.2023 - 10:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left asking 'why' as they once again shared their concern for Nigel Harman. The actor was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 25) alongside his professional dance partner Katya Jones.
The pair were among the six remaining couples to have made it through to week ten of the BBC One dance contest and with a place in the quarter-finals at stake - which also happens to be musicals week - next weekend, everyone was hoping to put their best foot forward.
But following his performance, Casualty actor Nigel said he was told he would be "doomed" doing a rumba, and so was delighted by positive comments from the judges for the routine to It’s All Coming Back To Me Now by Celine Dion.
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Anton Du Beke called the performance “super duper” and said Nigel tried to dance with Katya, instead of letting her perform around him. The judges scored the former EastEnders actor and dancer Katya a total of 33 points - but it wasn't enough for fans.
Responding to the performance and scores on social media, @dancefit_shine asked: "Why do they never mark him properly?" @natters_14 shared: "This was incredible - beautifully execute routine, full of the right amount of emotion - yet STILL UNDERMARKED! AGAIN: Why?!! With those comments too, I finally braced myself for 9’s and 10’s but no. I just don’t get it! Gave them all my votes tonight."
@sparkles_67_ posted: "Undermarked - if Motsi and Shirley are going to praise it for what it was - an outstanding dance - why
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has opened up on the 'immense bullying' she's witnessed in her industry, and that she's 'close to naming and shaming' those complicit.
The three finalists of Strictly Come Dancing have been confirmed - to those who have sought out the weekly spoiler at least. It was a big night in the ballroom as the remaining four couples performed their hearts out in a bid to claim a place in the final.
Strictly Come Dancing fans were wondering if they saw what they thought they did during Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin's perfect-scoring routine as they once again stole the show. The pair were back in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 9) for the semi-final of the BBC One dance contest.
'What is happening' is what Strictly Come Dancing viewers were asking as the competition reached the semi-final stage. It was crunch time in the ballroom as the remaining four couples performed twice each with a place in the grand final at stake.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left complaining over Anton Du Beke as he returned to the judging panel for the semi-final. It was a crucial night in the ballroom on Saturday (December 9) as the four remaining couples performed for a place in next weekend's grand final.
Viewers said they had 'no idea' after missing what Ellie Leach was doing during her first performance on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night (December 9). It was crunch time for the former Coronation Street star and her professional dance partner Vito Coppola as they are favourites to make it through to next weekend's final.
Janette Manrara jokingly said she had 'started a domestic' between Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola as they continue to be subject to romance rumours. The former Coronation Street star and the Italian dancer have won hearts of fans both on and off the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor.
It's been a very dramatic weekend for the Strictly Come Dancing team, following Casualty star Nigel Harman's unexpected exit from the show.To recap, the 50 year old actor was forced to withdraw from the BBC dancing competition after he sustained an injury to his rib while rehearsing for his performance that was scheduled for Saturday night. Announcing his departure, Nigel expressed his disappointment to host Claudia Winkleman and explained what actually happened.
Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon Giovanni Pernice might be eyeing up a new role on the show, after his performance on Saturday night, 3 December.The Italian dancer hasn't been competing in the 2023 series of the BBC One dance contest for weeks, having had to pull out of the competition with celebrity dance partner Amanda Abbington. The actress initially withdrew from one of the live shows due to 'medical reasons' before it was announced she would be leaving the show altogether due to 'personal reasons'.
Strictly Come Dancing staff have slammed Nigel Harman after claiming he suffered from "backstage mood swings".
Not all Strictly Come Dancing viewers were on board as the first 40 of the series was finally awarded in the ballroom. The BBC One dance contest reached the quarter-final stage on Saturday night (December 2) and it was also Musicals week.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers wasted no time in sharing their thoughts as Dianne Buswell debuted a completely different look during her latest appearance in the ballroom. The Australian dancer was back alongside Bobby Brazier after they made it through to the quarter-finals of the BBC One dance contest.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left saying 'good job' as Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola caused a bit of a divide as they opened Musicals week. It was all about the razzle-dazzle of the stage on Saturday night (December 2) as the BBC One dance contest returned to screens for the quarter-finals.
We're now only a couple of weeks away from the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final but first, there's the small matter of the quater-finals for the remaining couples to contend with.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have said it's a 'shame' as Annabel Croft has revealed she's set to get a new dance partner. The former tennis star has been wowing the judges and viewers in the BBC One dance contest alongside professional dance partner Johannes Radebe.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're 'so bored' as they shared a mixed reaction to the song and dance choices for Musicals week. The razzle-dazzle of the stage will be coming to the Elstree studio ballroom when the BBC One dance contest returns on Saturday (December 2).
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been quick to back Shirley Ballas they fumed over the show's latest 'wrong decision'. As the final weeks of the BBC One dance contest's 2023 run approach, the couples have been whittled down and led to a surprise dance-off on Sunday night (November 26).
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left picking their jaws up from the floor as they were left flocking to comment about an 'insane' moment during Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's performance.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have pondered whether they can make an official complaint after being left fuming over a distracting detail. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 25) with the six remaining couples performing for the judges and viewers' vote.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have said 'get over it' as Bobby Brazier caused a bit of an unexpected row despite his tear-jerking tribute. There were emotional scenes in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 25) as the six remaining couples returned to Elstree after last weekend's Blackpool jaunt.