Strictly Come Dancing fans have branded judge Shirley Ballas "sexist" and have called for her to be sacked from the hit BBC show.The 62 year old panellist, who recently called for "respect" after receiving hurtful messages during live shows, has been accused of favouring male celebrity dancers to women on the programme. Fans of the dance competition went into a frenzy on Sunday 9 October night's segment after she backed Richie Anderson, 34, and his pro partner Giovanni Pernice, 32, who were eliminated after a dance off with Fleur East, 34, and Vito Coppola, 30. While fellow judges Craig Revel Horwood, 57, Anton Du Beke, 56, and Motsi Mabuse, 41, chose to save Fleur and Vito, Shirley said: "Well with the two couples the public put in the bottom two I would have saved Richie and Giovanni.” Host Tess Daly, 53, then pointed out that it "of course makes no difference to the results," but fans were left fuming over the ordeal and called for Shirley to be booted off the show.
Strictly fans baffled over Tess Daly's 'tin foil' outfit as show returns to screens
23.09.2022 - 23:35 / ok.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left confused with Tess Daly ’s outfit, and questioned if the presenter was wearing tin foil… The well-loved BBC programme returned to our screens on Friday 23 September after being pushed back a week in the wake of Her Majesty the Queen’s passing. As it made its debut for the 20th season, Tess appeared in a golden shimmery one-shouldered top paired with high-waist tailored trousers. With the shimmery-ness of Tess’ top in mind, people have compared the 53 year old’s clothing to that of tin foil.
“Why is Tess wearing a tin foil top may I ask? xo #StrictlyComeDancing”, wrote one viewer. “Bit early for the tin foil, Tess! #StrictlyComeDancing #SCD2022”, quipped another. Meanwhile, someone else compared her top to Christmas wrapping paper.They wrote: “We already got a glimpse of Tess Xmas wrap wardrobe for this season already ha ha”.
Another viewer noted the mum of two’s love of one-shouldered outfits. “What does Tess Daly have against a pair of sleeves?” they questioned. “Worrying about Tess dangling that top in the loo when she goes for a wee,” wrote someone else.
Ahead of this season’s launch, Tess gave fans a sneak peek at the opening episode. Uploading a selfie of herself and Shirley Ballas, she wrote next to it: "SO happy to be back in the ballroom and a huge happy birthday to this gorgeous one @shirleyballas”. Shirley also shared a snap where she could be seen dressed down in a simple, short black ensemble as she practised some moves in front a mirror ahead of the show's much-anticipated return.Tess has been presenting the show since 2004, first alongside Bruce Forsyth before he was replaced with current co-presenter Claudia Winkleman.The 53 year old presenter has seen many celebs
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BBC Strictly fans amazed by Shirley's 'strange' decision as first celeb sent home
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Strictly fans complain moments into live show as Shirley Ballas makes 'awkward' gaffe
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left shaking their heads as Shirley Ballas kicked off the live show with an 'awkward gaffe'.
Strictly Come Dancing fans react over 'awkward' Shirley Ballas blunder live on-air
Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to react on Twitter after judge Shirley Ballas made a blunder live on-air at the start of Saturday's show. As the show opened, Tess Daly called to Shirley, 62, for comment as she announced that the voting lines would be open on the show this week.
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