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STRICTLY judge Motsi Mabuse has silenced a professional dancer after he interrupted her during her comments on the show.

The competition is approaching its final stages, with the five remaining couples returning for Musicals Week.

Motsi Mabuse holding up a score paddle with the number 2 on it.Motsi Mabuse has silenced a professional dancer after he interrupted her on the showCredit: ITV Strictly Come Dancing judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke at a glittery purple judging desk.Motsi was rudely interrupted by professional dancer Neil Jones while giving her feedbackCredit: ITV Strictly Come Dancing contestants dressed in 70s attire.Motsi was providing feedback to Karen and her partner Carlos after their samba performanceCredit: ITV

Karen and her partner Carlos performed an energetic samba to "The Rhythm of Life" from Sweet Charity.

While giving her feedback, Motsi remarked, “One spin here was absolutely sensational. That was incredibly challenging, and you executed it perfectly.”

However, the professional dancer interrupted the judge by shouting from the balcony before she could finish her comments.

Motsi turned to him and exclaimed, “Neil, you get a partner next year, and I’ll be cautious about the numbers I will be pulling.”

She then displayed the number two towards him as the panel laughed off the interruption, and Motsi resumed her feedback.

Viewers took to social media, with one stating, “Motsi shutting down Neil is EVERYTHING to me lol.”

Another added, “The shade from Motsi towards Neil. I’m DEAD!”

While a third commented, “Not Motsi calling out Neil and giving him a 2 bwahaha.”

This incident follows Motsi’s earlier remarks about her ex-husband Neil, stating,

The professional dancers were married for six years and together for 11 before they decided to

This week, the spin-off show It Takes Two featured the pair competing in a samba pro challenge.

It Takes Two host asked them to predict how the other professionals might perform in the challenge.

She inquired, “Out of the pros left, who do you ladies think will be a strong competitor for the 33 at the top?”

“I’m betting on Neil this year,” replied one.

But another joked, “Why does everyone say Neil? We were never great at Samba!”

Janet replied, “Well, we’ll have to wait and see; there’s still plenty more to come.”

She then turned to Katya and said, “Neil will appreciate that one!” as the pair laughed together.

Motsi Mabuse, a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, silencing a professional dancer who shouted during her remarks.Motsi humorously displayed a future score of two for Neil as the audience laughedCredit: ITV A professional dancer shouting during judge Motsi Mabuse's remarks.Neil watched and laughed along with Motsi and the panelCredit: ITV

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Why did Motsi Mabuse shut down Neil Jones?

Motsi shut down Neil after he interrupted her while she was giving feedback on a performance during the show.

What was the audience's reaction to Motsi's response?

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