Strictly ‘feud’ between judge and pro dancer ‘spotted’ by fans as they insist ‘she doesn’t like her!’
STRICTLY fans are convinced there is an ongoing “feud” between a judge and a pro dancer – as they insist “she doesn’t like her”.
BBC viewers have come to the conclusion that there is underlying tension between Shirley Ballas and Katya Jones after spotting clues.
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BBC viewers are convinced Shirley Ballas ‘doesn’t like’ Katya JonesCredit: PA
Strictly viewers think Shirley was extra frosty to Katya on Saturday’s showCredit: PA
Katya and Emmerdale star Lewis Cope performed a quickstep to Ring Of Fire, scoring an impressive 34 points.
Despite being at the top of the leaderboard, viewers were quick to pick up on Shirley’s “blunt” delivery when giving her feedback to the couple.
One wrote: “Does Shirley not like Katya? I’m so confused what’s happening – are we watching the same dances as the judges? I thought Katya and Lewis did an amazing dance and their scores reflected that but the way they give their comments is so blunt to him and Katya?
“Is it because he used to do ballet and they don’t want the audience to think they’re favorising someone with dance experience? Shirley can be especially mean? Does she not like Katya, that’s the vibe I’m getting…”
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A second said: “I think Shirley just has certain celebs she holds to a higher standard-usually if they have a dance background-and if they don’t meet what she expects she can get quite ‘disappointed headmistress’ in her feedback.”
This viewer wrote: “Shirley is jealous of Katya’s choreography skills and will pick at any opportunity to mark her down. It’s been like that for a few years now.”
But this person his back: “Do you any idea of Shirley dance achievements? The idea she is jealous of Katya full stop is ridiculous never mind she’s jealous of her skills and choreography.”
While someone else suggested: “I have to admit, I’ve never been very keen on Katya, but that is only for the fact that she is all about her, not the person she is dancing with! You only have to watch her face during the judging and the results show when she and her partner get through! It’s all ‘me me me… Oh yes, I forgot I have a dance partner, well done’! Maybe she’s harsh to bring her down a peg or two.”
However, not all viewers agreed and this person suggested: “I think it’s nothing more than Lewis is clearly very good, Katya is an experienced pro and so the judges are giving them direct feedback in a way that doesn’t need to be softened or hammed up for television!”
Katya and Lewis sailed through to next week’s show, but former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink wasn’t so lucky.
The sport star became the latest celebrity to be voted off the BBC show.
Jimmy, 53, performed an American Smooth with pro dancer Lauren Oakley for Icons Week last night.
Despite earning a respectable 30 points, Jimmy found himself in the bottom two with West End and former Love Island star Amber Davies.
Amber also wowed the judges last night with her and Nikita Kuzmin‘s Cha Cha, receiving 33 points.
They battled it out in the dance off but it was down to the judges to have the final say.
This week Anton Du Beke had the casting decision tonight.
But all four judges decided to save Amber, so it was time for Jimmy to say goodbye to the competition.
Jimmy was left emotional as he told co-host Tess Daly that the show had been an experience of a lifetime.
Jimmy said: “I’ve absolutely loved it. I can only say thank you very much for having this experience.
“My daughters pushing me to come here and do this.
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“I never expected that I’d enjoy it this much. This experience is going to live with me forever.
“More importantly this girl [Lauren], she’s a diamond, thank you very much. You’ve been absolutely amazing with me.”
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink became the fourth celebrity to be eliminated from the showCredit: PA
