BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were left making the same demand after being left speechless by Danny Cipriani.
16.12.2023 - 21:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing fans have said it's 'not needed' as they made a complaint just seconds into the 2023 final. It was just Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier left in the competition as it reached its climax on Saturday night (December 16).
The finale of the BBC One dance contest kicked off with a performance from the show's group of talented professionals who performed dressed in black and white, with Amy Dowden also involved much to fans' delight after she had to pull out of competing in the competition this year due to being diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
But before that, viewers found themselves quickly calling out a decision about the opening of the live finale, before the epic opening number, and called on show bosses to axe it next year
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Before hearing that classic theme tune, viewers saw this year's finalists - which included pro dancers Vito Coppola, Nikita Kuzmin and Dianne Buswell preparing to battle it out for the Glitterball trophy.
But it was the three remaining celebrity contestants that were shown walking around the studio before greeting their pro dancers, and performing a short dance as they were heard speaking over the dramatic clips.
Flocking to social media, one viewer complained: "X factor style, over produced opening vts are not needed." Another said: "Don’t need all the moody VTs with the emotional music on the background. Heard it all before. Get on with the dancing!" A third added: "Not the dramatic vts oh god."
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were left making the same demand after being left speechless by Danny Cipriani.
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Strictly Come Dancing fans were not left impressed during the 2023 live final tonight after complaining about one thing just seconds into the show.
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Strictly Come Dancing fans have made a cheeky demand to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola as they broke their silence on their spectacular win which saw Ellie make history as the youngest ever winner. It was an epic night on BBC One on Saturday (December 16) as the hit dance contest drew to a close for another year.
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Strictly Come Dancing fans have said those in the ballroom appeared 'too chilled out' when Ellie Leach's 'life was risked' during the final. The former Coronation Street star made it to the end of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 16) with pro dance partner Vito Coppola.
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. Fans flocked to social media in their droves to have their say as the results were revealed by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Saturday night (December 16) following a spectacular grand final.
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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.