BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers distracted by Jody Cundy as they make 'hate' observation and share routine complaint
14.10.2023 - 21:15
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Fans reckon Strictly Come Dancing star Jody Cundy wasn't thrilled with his latest routine as they were left distracted by his latest appearance in the ballroom. The Paralympian bounced back last week to perform during the movie week special following just two days of training.
Jody's time in the training room was limited after contracting an infection in his leg meant he couldn't wear his prosthetic. The athlete, who has won eight Paralympic medals in swimming and cycling events, had his right foot amputated at just three years old.
He and professional dance partner Jowita Przystal faced a nervous wait to see if they could compete in Saturday's show - and fortunately, of course, they were able to. The pair took to the Strictly ballroom for an American Smooth, telling the story of 2009 Disney Pixar film Up, which was praised by the judges.
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This week, however, Jody was back following a full week of training and took to the dancefloor with partner Jowita with an energetic salsa filled with dramatic lifts and flips for their routine.
Jody, who was also celebrating his 45th birthday on Saturday, scored 19 points for his dance to Bellini’s Samba de Janeiro which saw him sporting an open vibrant yellow shirt and blue trousers.
Judge Craig Revel Horwood said it "lacked fluidity” but hailed the sportsman for the lifts. Motsi Mabuse noted that he started strong, with Jowita ripping open his shirt, but became more "shy" as the performance went on and encouraged him to be more confident.
But viewers watching all the Strictly action unfold