{"id":144637,"date":"2023-10-30T19:26:59","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T19:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/?p=144637"},"modified":"2023-10-30T19:26:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T19:26:59","slug":"bbc-strictly-fans-fuming-and-say-show-is-rigged-amid-dance-off-drama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/tv-movies\/bbc-strictly-fans-fuming-and-say-show-is-rigged-amid-dance-off-drama\/","title":{"rendered":"BBC Strictly fans fuming and say show is ‘rigged’ amid dance off drama"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strictly Come Dancing fans have claimed that the show is rigged, after "the wrong pair" ended up in the bottom two.<\/p>\n

On Sunday night, ex-Love Islander Zara McDermott, 26, and Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima, 29, faced Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk in the dance off, with Adam, 35, being saved by the judges.<\/p>\n

One fan took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to write: "Adam is incredible and has improved so much. He shouldn't even be in the Dance Off."<\/p>\n

Another fan added: "Adam – never!!! Rigged!!!"<\/p>\n

A third fan wrote: "It\u2019s not only the boxing which is fixed so is Strictly. Adam & Luba should not have been in the dance off."<\/p>\n

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Another person wrote: ""Gobsmacked Adam was in the dance off."<\/p>\n

Zara and Graziano exited the competition after their Charleston dance to Jeepers Creepers by Al Donahue and his Orchestra failed to impress judges on Sunday\u2019s pre-recorded BBC One show.<\/p>\n

She had come back triumphant from two previous dance-offs but was unable to snatch victory for a third time.<\/p>\n

Adam and Luba\u2019s American smooth dance to Magic Moments by Perry Como had received a total score of 32 points from the judges.<\/p>\n

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Following the couples performing once again, judge Craig Revel Horwood said: \u201cFor me one couple did remarkably well and nailed that routine. That couple is Adam and Luba.\u201d<\/p>\n

Motsi Mabuse made the same decision, nevertheless praising both couples for their routines. \u201cWell I feel there was definitely a fighting spirit from both couples, I think both couples improved remarkably, they were both stunning,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Both Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas chose to save Adam and Luba as well.<\/p>\n

Graziano told his dance partner that he was \u201cso proud\u201d of her and said she is what Strictly \u201cis all about\u201d. He said: \u201cShe has been great for me 8am till 9pm. Never stopping, asking just for a half an hour break.<\/p>\n

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\u201cShe is literally what Strictly is all about. A real novice, coming in, putting all the hard job. You have such a good soul. You are so humble and I say thank you that I found a friend like you.<\/p>\n

"I have learnt so much from you. And your hard work within six weeks. You have never danced before. I am so proud of you. So proud of you honestly.\u201d<\/p>\n

The eliminated pair will be be joining former Strictly star Fleur East on Strictly It Takes Two on Monday at 6.30pm on BBC Two.<\/p>\n

The results show included a performance from Rick Astley with his new single Forever And More and professional dancers doubled down on the Halloween theme with a Wednesday Addams inspired routine.<\/p>\n

Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday November 4 at 7.05pm on BBC One.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n