One of Strictly Come Dancing's remaining couples are said to have 'taken their eyes off the ball' as fans shared their concern for the pair following the recent Blackpool spectacular.
10.11.2023 - 06:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
They wowed the judges for weeks but after receiving some criticism from the judges and landing in the dreaded dance-off, Strictly Come Dancing pairing Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington are said to be 'slipping behind' their competition.
The veteran broadcaster was seen in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 4) as the BBC One dance contest reached the halfway mark. Sporting a blue dress with a sparkly bodice, Angela glided around the floor with her professional dance partner Kai during their elegant waltz. to Fascination by Nat King Cole.
They picked up a score of 28 from the judges as they gave the couple some rare criticism and advice. The result left them near the bottom of the leaderboard and later facing the red light treatment as they were part of the latest dance-off with Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas and his dance partner Luba Mushtuk.
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Both couples had to reprise their routines before the judges unanimously voted to save Angela and Kai, leaving Manchester actor Adam as the sixth celebrity to be sent home. The result left a number of Strictly fans fuming and it's fair to say not all Strictly viewers agreed with the decision and believe the judges disregarded Angela's 'mistakes'.
@DancewithNicola shared: "Very disappointed that Adam lost out to Angela R in the #Strictly dance off. He tackled rumba, a difficult dance, with accuracy, poise and style, whereas Ms Rippon stumbled at the end of her very basic waltz and was unanimously saved by the judges. A very odd result." @BusbySteph echoed: "What an
One of Strictly Come Dancing's remaining couples are said to have 'taken their eyes off the ball' as fans shared their concern for the pair following the recent Blackpool spectacular.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they are 'horrified' as the latest celebrity to leave the competition as leaked. Fans who couldn't wait until Sunday evening (November 19) to find out who was the latest couple to leave the competition have been sharing their thoughts on the latest dance-off and elimination.
Fans have claimed Anton Du Beke made a 'telling' remark when it came to Angela Rippon as Strictly Come Dancing returned to screens. The BBC One dance show continued on Saturday night (November 18) and it was a big night for the couples.
A Strictly Come Dancing couple are starting to show 'cracks' and are said not to 'have long' left in the competition - or so their body language suggests. Saturday night (November 18) is a special point in the series as the remaining seven couples as well as the judges, hosts and crew have headed to Blackpool.
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Adam Thomas has declared his love for his Strictly Come Dancing partner Luba Mushtuk as they enjoyed a sweet reunion on her birthday. Luba was left in tears earlier this month when she and Waterloo Road star Adam exited the BBC One dance contest.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have demanded 'tell us' as they made the same observation about the upcoming dances. This Saturday (November 18) the seven remaining couples in the BBC One dance contest, along with the judges, hosts and crew, will head to Blackpool.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have issued a 'threat' as they found themselves on the side of head judge Shirley Ballas over the weekend. The hit BBC One dance contest returned with its live show on Saturday night (November 12) before the pre-recorded results show aired on Sunday night (November 12).
Angela Rippon has praised the backstage heroes' as her place on Strictly Come Dancing came under fire. The veteran broadcaster impressed the judges on Saturday night (November 11) during her latest stint in the ballroom with her professional dance partner Kai Widdrington.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they were 'fuming' after spotting another exit after Krishnan Guru-Murphy lost his place in the competition. There were sad scenes for the Channel 4 News presenter on Sunday night (November 12) as he faced the dreaded dance-off.
The competition has now officially pass the halfway mark - as the battle for the Glitterball trophy continues on Strictly Come Dancing. The eight remaining celebrity contestants and their professional dance partners will return to the ballroom on Saturday night (November 11) and nobody will be anting to go home.
One Strictly Come Dancing couple are said to be in a 'make or break situation' as they prepare to return to the ballroom. Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe left the judges and viewers in tears last weekend with their emotional routine.
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Strictly Come Dancing fans have made it clear what Angela Rippon 'needs' ahead of the next live show. It comes as another celebrity in the BBC One dance contest has been dealt a blow ahead of their next appearance in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 11).
A Strictly Come Dancing couple are said to have 'put on an act' as they returned to the ballroom this weekend, despite having 'chemistry' - and it's not current favourites Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. There are now eight remaining couples in the competition as it surpassed the halfway mark.
Two couples who 'will be in the final' of Strictly Come Dancing have been named after their body language was analysed. The 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest reached the halfway mark over the weekend.
Ryan Thomas has said he is 'awe' of his brother Adam following his exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The former Coronation Street star was seen in the ballroom a couple of times cheering his younger sibling on before his time in the BBC One dance contest came to an end.
Strictly Come Dancing fans think they have spotted the 'savage' move that resulted in Adam Thomas' exit from the competition. The Waterloo Road star faced the dreaded dance-off for a second week in a row and unfortunately saw himself given the boot.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were all left wondering if BBC judge Anton Du Beke was upset before he appeared live in the ballroom on Saturday night.
Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas declared 'this is awkward' as he addressed his latest performance after sparking concern. On Saturday night (November 4), the Waterloo Road star and his dance partner Luba Mushtuk returned to the ballroom for week seven.