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'I SHOULD HAVE WON'
Strictly’s Danny John-Jules calls show judges ‘imbeciles’ as he’s given the boot following ‘bullying’ allegations
STRICTLY “bully” Danny John-Jules launched into a furious tirade after being booted off the show, declaring: “I should have won.”
The Red Dwarf actor, 58, lashed out at his dance partner Amy Dowden, the Strictly crew, the Press, and labelled the show judges “imbeciles”.
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He is also refusing to take part in the live tour and says he is “done” with the BBC series.
Danny found himself in the bottom two last night against former England cricketer Graeme Swann, 39, following a mixed reaction from the judges over his samba.
But he threw the backstage wobbler at the show’s after-party in Elstree, Herts.
A source said: “Danny lashed out at the judges, calling them imbeciles, and told friends and family he would have won the show.
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“He was wandering around the after-party mumbling to himself and anyone who would listen.”
The revelation comes after The Sun last week revealed Danny was rapped by bosses for a training clash with Amy, 27, which left her in tears.
A BBC spokesman said it was a small disagreement that had been resolved.
But Death In Paradise actor Danny claimed reports of misconduct had been “driven by hate” from “sheet-wearing, pointy-hatted” reporters.
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He also tweeted a 1933 poster of King Kong grasping actress Fay Wray captioned: “My new CV.”
The source added: “Danny thinks that there was a smear campaign against him started by Amy and he is furious that she has caused him any adverse publicity.
“He blames her for speaking out to Strictly bosses and thinks he would’ve sailed to the final without the attention the story brought.
“Danny is also saying he is refusing to do the Strictly tour because of the backlash and that, in his words, he’s ‘done with the show’.”
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The insider also said others on the show had noticed his behaviour, adding: “He has caused upset throughout. He’s the only one not to make any effort with the other contestants and kept himself separate.
“His lack of relationship with Amy has been noted by everyone including bosses and the team breathed a sigh of relief when he left the show.
“She is delighted to not have to work with him anymore, despite public statements to the contrary.”
Fury over mum slur
EX-Strictly pro James Jordan upset Danny John-Jules’ family on Saturday by saying the actor’s mum looked “as miserable as him”.
Danny’s wife Petula called the tweet “out of order” and “below the belt”.
But James, 40, below, insisted he was saying “what everyone was thinking” and with “no malice intended”.
Danny replied: “So you take the p*** out an 82YO woman with Alzheimer’s #BigMan.”
Danny John Jules and Amy Dowden dance the Samba on Strictly Come Dancing