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Former Strictly pro dancer Kristina Rihanoff has slammed ITV’s Dance Dance Dance for featuring judges nobody has heard of

KRISTINA Rihanoff has slammed ITV’s Dance Dance Dance for featuring judges nobody has heard of.

Choreographer Tina Landon, dancer Timor Steffens and Britain’s Got Talent winner Ashley Banjo make up the panel.

 The Dance Dance Dance judging panel consists of Ashley Banjo, Tina Landon and Timor Steffens (L - R)
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The Dance Dance Dance judging panel consists of Ashley Banjo, Tina Landon and Timor Steffens (L - R)Credit: ITV Picture Desk

Speaking at the London Critics Circle Film Awards, Kristina told The Sun’s Bizarre: “The show doesn't have any flavour to it. It is copying someone else's famous craft.

“Putting American judges on the team to me as well, they might be amazing choreographers but we don't know who they are. There a lot of things they could have done better."

Kristina looked dazzling in a monochrome print dress showing off her enviable curves.

She attended the event with husband Ben Cohen.

 Kristina slammed the ITV show by branding the panel 'nobodies'
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Kristina slammed the ITV show by branding the panel 'nobodies'Credit: Getty Images
 Kristina flaunted her post-baby body at the London Critics Circle Film Awards on Sunday night with husband Ben Cohen
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Kristina flaunted her post-baby body at the London Critics Circle Film Awards on Sunday night with husband Ben CohenCredit: Splash News
 Kirstina quit Strictly in 2015 after being paired with Daniel O'Donnell on the show, she later announced her pregnancy during Celebrity Big Brother
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Kirstina quit Strictly in 2015 after being paired with Daniel O'Donnell on the show, she later announced her pregnancy during Celebrity Big BrotherCredit: Fame Flynet

The show is currently screening on Sunday nights on ITV1 featuring JLS star JB Gill and Towie star Jessica Wright.

Emmerdale star Fiona Wade broke down last night when she was booted off the show after fluffing up her dance moves this weekend.

American choreographer Tina Landon is known for her work with Prince, Anastacia and Pink.

While Dutch dancer Timor Steffens has performed for Chris Brown, Usher and Madonna (who is he rumoured to have dated).

Kristina added: “I watched one episode of Dance Dance Dance and that was it. I didn't understand it.

“You actually want to see something exciting. That's why Strictly has longjevity, you watch and you want your favourite one to get through to the next week.”

 Diversity star features on the Dance Dance Dance panel
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Diversity star features on the Dance Dance Dance panelCredit: ITV Picture Desk
 Choreographer Tina Landon has worked with Prince, Anastasia and Pink
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Choreographer Tina Landon has worked with Prince, Anastasia and PinkCredit: ITV Picture Desk
 Dutch dancer Timor Steffens is a judge on the show
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Dutch dancer Timor Steffens is a judge on the showCredit: ITV Picture Desk

Kristina quit Strictly Come Dancing in 2015 and later went on to appear on Celebrity Big Brother—announcing her pregnancy on the show.

She showed off her incredible post-baby body last night at the glitzy film bash.

New mum Kristina welcomed her daughter with partner Ben Cohen in July last year.

The happy pair told Hello! magazine: “Ben and Kristina are delighted to confirm they are the parents of a beautiful baby girl.

“They would like to thank friends and family for all their kind wishes at this happy time.”

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