Strictly Come Dancing's former professional dancer Brendan Cole has opened up and brutally slammed former Love Island star Zara McDermott and said she needs a "miracle" to make it through the elimination this weekend. Last weeks competition saw Zara McDermott and her pro dancer Graziano Di Prima in the bottom two couples along with Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez, who all danced for survival. Zara and Graziano performed their Paso Doble to The Puss Suite from Puss In Boots, while Nikita and Gorka did their Jive to Kids In America from Clueless again in a bid to remain in the competition All of the judges opted to save Zara, however Brendan has now claimed the star isn't going to progress "much further" in the dance competition, unless a "miracle happens".
Strictly’s Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly’s 'business chic' look divides fans
23.09.2023 - 19:51 / ok.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing’s Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have divided fans with their outfits on the opening show of the series. As the first week of dancing kicked off with a bang, Claudia and Tess looked stunning as they opted for similar looks in matching black and white business chic outfits.
Tess donned a long-sleeved white shirt paired with some shiny black trousers, complete with an undone black tie placed loosely on her shoulders. Claudia on the other hand wore a black long-sleeved suit with a white collar and cuff detailing.
Fans, who have tuned in to watch 15 new celebs take to the dance floor for the first time, were divided on their outfit choice. One fan took to X, formally known as Twitter, and said: “Tess looks like she’s dressed in the outfit that was meant for Claudia tonight. #Strictly”, while another said: “What the F are Tess and Claudia wearing… cheap tat.
This show has become so cringe.
Can we please have sophistication. #Strictly”. A third wrote: ““Tess and Claudia look like they’re about to head out in Gangster fancy dress #Strictly”, while another said: “Tess's trousers look a little like bin bags and Claudia's outfit is giving athleisure vibes #Strictly”.
However, other viewers thought Tess and Claudia, as well as the judges, looked stunning as they wrote: “Tess, Claudia and all of the judges are looking STUNNING tonight. 10/10 to the wardrobe department, as always”. Another added: “Tess and Claudia look [fire emoji] #Strictly” Before the latest series officially kicked off, Tess revealed: "The biggest joy for me is that this is a live TV show.
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