Strictly in ‘fix’ row after Bobby Brazier ‘escapes’ being bottom of the leaderboard after lift ‘fail’

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have called out the scoring on the hit BBC show after Bobby Brazier ";escaped" being bottom of the leaderboard.

The ex EastEnders star, 20, swerved the bottom two in a quarter final marred by sadness, after The Sun exclusively revealed how ex EastEnders actor Nigel, 50, had been forced to pull out due to injury.

The show shock means noone is eliminated tonight - and saw just four stars dancing in the live show last night.

While performer Layton Williams, 29, and professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin, 25, dazzled with a sizzling Paso Doble - which saw them scoop the first 40 of Strictly Come Dancing's 2023 series - others fell short.

This included actor Bobby, who performed a Salsa to Dirty Dancing track (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life from the 1987 movie.

The model failed to lift partner Dianne Buswell, 34, correctly - a style point that the judges picked up on in their comments.

Judge Craig Revel Horwood told how their lift had "failed" because Dianne was unable to raise her hands in the air, due to the way Bobby was holding her.

Yet despite this, they still scooped a score of 34 - one more than Annabel and Johannes' Foxtrot.

Fans were quick to slam the scoring - which saw Annabel rooted to the bottom of the table.

One took to X to write: "How can they score Bobby the same as Ellie and Vito when he f**ked up the lift."

Another added: "Nah I love Bobby and Dianne but why was Craig the only one to point out that the lift went wrong."

A third wrote: "Mmmm not sure about those scores like, no way was Bobby better than Annabel?? He literally made a mistake and didn't get the lift right at the end."

A fan then quizzed: "How can Bobby and Dianne get higher marks than Annabel and Johannes? The lift failed."

A BBC viewer added: "I’m incredibly distracted by Dianne’s wig and Bobby looked like he was going to drop her in that 2nd lift. His frame was not great either - definitely not great in my opinion."

Another then surmised: "Annabel, Ellie and Layton are my Finalists. Bobby to go home next week please. That lift was distinctly dodgy - the worst version I've seen."

Strictly was subject to a different "favouritism" row during the same episode, as Motsi Mabuse became emotional while defending Laytom Williams.

Meanwhile, Bobby has been touted as the next Harry Styles following his popularity with the public.

We exclusively told how insiders reckon Bobby is a “triple threat” as he can act, dance and sing.

A source said: “Bobby has caught the attention of major music labels who have spotted his ability and appeal across the board — from young people to families.

“People at labels including Universal and Sony have talked about Bobby.

"Some think he could be the next Harry Styles if they market him properly."