Strictly Come Dancing fans erupted in outrage following a controversial elimination that many have labeled an “absolute joke.” The latest results saw two of the competition’s strongest dancers unexpectedly landing in the bottom two, leaving viewers stunned and dismayed.
Amber Davies, known for her appearances on Love Island and the West End, found herself in the dance-off against former Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope. This was surprising, particularly since Amber had earned a perfect 40 for her Charleston during Musicals Week. Meanwhile, Lewis, who had been highly favored to reach the final, had just wowed audiences with an acclaimed Halloween-themed performance. Fans praised it as one of the best dances in Strictly Come Dancing history.
The judges themselves appeared shocked by the outcome. Anton Du Beke remarked that whoever left would be “the best dancer to not make the semi-finals,” while Shirley Ballas expressed her disbelief to the couples: “I’m absolutely speechless… I’m going to speak for everyone when I say we’re shocked to see both of you here.”
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Social media was flooded with frustrated messages immediately following the announcement. One viewer tweeted, “Absolute joke @bbcstrictly – the public vote was truly ridiculous! @LewisCopeUK should have won! With presenters leaving, the show is over… Game over Strictly!”
Others shared their dismay with comments like, “That’s the first time in years I’ve been genuinely shocked watching Strictly,” and “Horrific. Can’t believe this result. Without either Lewis or Amber, the next few weeks will be so boring. They’re both so good.”
Some fans described the bottom two as the most unexpected in Strictly’s 21-year history, while others expressed that this twist might have ruined their interest in this series entirely.
As the controversy continues to swirl, it’s clear that the latest elimination has deeply divided Strictly’s devoted audience, leaving many questioning the fairness of the results and the future of the show.