score gaffe
Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas makes epic blunder during scoring – did you spot it?
SHIRLEY Ballas accidentally gave Tyler West and Dianne Buswell a higher score than intended.
The head judge, 62, picked up the wrong paddle and ended up giving the couple a seven, despite her screen reading six.
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Claudia Winkleman was forced to ask what score she actually intended to give and she admitted she made a mistake.
The Kiss FM DJ and Dianne performed an elegant American Smooth to Falling by Harry Styles.
They also attempted the challenging Angel Lift, which saw West lift and spin Buswell over his head - which secured them a score of 21.
Speaking about the performance Shirley said the atmosphere they created was "stunning", but advised him to work on learning the different footwork techniques.
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While Craig Revel Horwood said it felt "a little bit pedestrian" and lacked emotion, but added that he loved the dramatic lift.
Strictly kicked off the first live show of its 20th series with a joyful group dance by the judges and professional dancers.
Performing to a medley of songs, the female dancers wore vibrant feathered skirts with matching headdresses as the males donned bright yellow trousers and multicoloured shirts, which left fans swooning.
Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly then took to the stage to welcome viewers back for the new series of the popular dance competition.
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Actress and presenter Kym Marsh and professional Graziano Di Prima were the first couple to take to the dancefloor as they jived to Yes by Merry Clayton.
The celebrity line-up this year also includes Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, Ted Lasso actress Ellie Taylor, Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps actor Will Mellor, Loose Women star Kaye Adams TV presenter Helen Skelton and former England footballer Tony Adams.
They are joined by Bros singer Matt Goss, Britain's Got Talent finalist Molly Rainford, comedian and actress Jayde Adams, Wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin and BBC Radio 2's Richie Anderson, EastEnders actor James Bye and singer Fleur East.
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