Strictly fix row as fans insist contestant keeps being ‘unfairly’ saved after their ‘worst’ performance
STRICTLY Come Dancing has found itself in a brand new fix row after viewers insist that one celebrity is being 'unfairly saved' week-on-week.
Over the last few weeks, a number of stars have seen themselves get the boot on the BBC dance contest but some viewers think that one star has skimmed through unwarranted.
EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick has found himself at the centre of criticism among viewers after they felt he deserved to either leave the show or at least be in the bottom two after his "worst" dance yet.
Jamie and his partner Michelle Tsiakkas performed a Samba to George Michael hit Faith during Icons Week but only managed to score a 31 from the judges.
It led many to fear that he could be in danger after "falling" scores over the weeks.
However, in a shock result, Gladiators star Montell Douglas found herself having to compete once again despite high praise and scores.
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She went up against Olympian Sam Quek who was ultimately axed following a lacklustre routine.
But fans were furious that Montell found herself having to dance for survival especially given Jamie's lower scores as well as Wynne Evans and Pete Wicks also failing to beat her on the leaderboard.
Lashing out online, one fan said: "Sorry but how on earth is Montell is in the dance off when Wynne and Jamie did worse last night and actually fallen from week 1 from being great to just being ok on Saturday nights."
Another added: "Genuinely thought Jamie was in trouble tonight so relived he's safe. Sad to see Sam go, outrageous Montell was in dance off."
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Screaming a fix, a third wrote: "It’s a FIX FIX FIX how do Pete, Shayne, Wynn & Jamie get through & people like Sam go home. Sam danced better than all 4 of those.
"Pete made loads of mistakes. With Montel in bottom 2 it’s obvious who the 4 stooges were going keep. F**king ridiculous. Get rid of stooges."
A fourth continued: "Nope. Don't believe that one bit. No way Montell and Sam were worse than Wynne and Jamie."
Before a fifth went on to say: "Absolutely shocking result....creepy Wynne and the awful Jamie sail through and Sam and Montel in the bottom 2 - what a joke!!"
Soap actor Jamie was supported over the weekend by co-star Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia Fowler (now Sonia Jackson) in the BBC soap.
Fans were delighted to see the Walford star clapping in the audience as she supported her pal.
Strictly Specials
- Movies Week - Each year the cast of dancers on the show perform spellbinding routines to an iconic movie soundtrack or hit song associated with the big-screen blockbusters. Previous films to have been featured include The Sound of Music, Bridget Jones' Diary and Clueless.
- Musicals Week - In a similar vein to Movies, the cast perform routines inspired by hit stage musicals each year on the show.
- Halloween Week - Things take a seriously spooky turn as the show transforms into a haven for Halloween towards the end of October. With some bone-chilling costumes and sometimes terrifying routines, it proves to be a fan favourite week year-on-year.
- Blackpool Week - As the show hits Blackpool Tower, things get even more over-the-top. Huge props, backing dancers and extra special effects flood the ballroom for the extra special week.
Jamie also fuelled romance rumours with his pro partner Michelle over the weekend as he admitted to the pair having enjoyed a "cosy" night.
On the show, the Jay Brown actor said: "We had a delirious night the other night when we were just laying there."
He then appeared to stumble as he tried to further give an explanation to his comments.
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A confused looking Claudia seemed to be completely surprised and taken aback before Jamie continued: "On the rehearsal floor.";
Now he has clarified their connection after the blunder and said: "With the old Strictly curse, you definitely ain't got no worries about Michelle."
