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 predict Shirley Ballas' favourite after flirty exchange on launch show
23.09.2022 - 23:35 / ok.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing was back with an exciting launch show that saw this year’s contestants get paired with their professional partners. During the show, eagle eyed viewers spotted a rather flirtatious exchange with judge Shirley Ballas and one of this year’s contestants. Radio DJ Tyler West, who was partnered with Dianne Buswell during the launch episode, had a rather cheeky exchange with Shirley.
As host Tess Daly said “there’s one judge you are particularly fond of”, Tyler gushed: “You alright Shirl?”. He added: “Honestly, I am in awe. I have so much respect for all of you,” while Shirley giggled in response.
Viewers took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the pair’s comments: “Tyler knows how to get his 10's early, make Shirley gush.......that's his 10s banked for the whole season. #strictly”. Another added: “That’s Shirley’s favourite chosen already #Strictly”.
One said: “Tyler’s just booked himself over marking from Shirley for the entire series.”. While another viewer penned: “Tyler getting ahead with Shirley... she's probably got her 10 paddle ready.” A viewer commented on his partnership and what it could mean: “Tyler getting in with Shirley early on.
Which is smart. And he gets Diane! Hopefully he’s a ringer for her.” “Annnnnnnd Shirley has her favourite,” said another. One added: “So Tyler is flirting his way to his first ten from Shirley”.
When he was announced to go on the show, Tyler said: “I am SO gassed to be joining the Strictly family! As I started writing this I already got cramp. It’s going to be one crazy incredible journey which will no doubt be SO far outside my comfort zone. “It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor…
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