Strictly Faces Backlash as Fans Claim 'Wrong Celebrity' Was Eliminated

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• Strictly Come Dancing Fix Row
• Dance-Off Details
• Fan Reactions
• Judges’ Feedback
• This Week's Scores

STRICTLY Come Dancing has found itself embroiled in a new controversy after fans claimed that the wrong celebrity was eliminated.

The competition witnessed its third celebrity departure this past weekend, following a split decision among the judges.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have labeled the latest results a ‘fix’Credit: PA Balvinder survived for a second week, but many believe it was her time to go home

Both contestants found themselves in the dance-off for the second time, having to perform again for the judges.

Ultimately, it was rugby player Chris and his partner who were sent home after this week's casting judge chose to save star Balvinder.

However, fans are upset with the outcome and have begun to suggest that the decision-making process was “fixed” or “rigged.”

Viewers at home argued that Balvinder should have been eliminated, claiming she was the “weakest” of the two.

Taking to X after the results were announced, one fan expressed: “I’m seriously starting to think the Strictly results are manipulated!”

Another added: “#StrictlyComeDancing is completely rigged.”

A third commenter remarked: “Hmm. Maybe Balvinder was indeed the weakest?”

While a fourth user wrote: “#StrictlyComeDancing casting vote nonsense tonight. Balvinder should have been eliminated.

“It feels like the whole thing is rigged.“

This was Balvinder’s second consecutive week in the bottom two after she failed to impress the previous week.

Although Balvinder showed improvement this week, last week, head judge

A visibly frustrated Balvinder listened intently as Shirley provided her feedback, stating: “The footwork was not very impressive.”

“I believe Balvinder has potential, but she won’t progress if she continues to be overly aggressive.”

Not holding back, she continued: “I want [Balvinder] to learn something and focus on her heel turn.”

There was a split decision among the judges Chris and Nadiya were ultimately sent homeCredit: PA