STRICTLY star Stefan Dennis experienced a stumble after delivering a performance that was rife with errors.
He and his professional partner faced a challenging routine on last night’s show, with the star admitting it left him feeling ‘petrified’.
Stefan Dennis stumbles after a performance filled with mistakes
The Neighbours legend and his pro partner Dianne Buswell faced a challenging routine on last night’s show
The dancing duo performed the Cha Cha Cha to "Give It Up" by KC and The Sunshine Band.
Nerves seemed to get the better of Stefan, resulting in a performance filled with mistakes.
The judges provided a mixed review, describing the dance as “stiff” and labeling Stefan as “stompy,” while noting that it was “very good” in parts.
He explained that even before stepping onto the dance floor, he felt ‘petrified,’ admitting that the routine had completely ‘stumped’ him.
As they left the stage, the Australian star appeared visibly shaken while making his way up the stairs to the show’s balcony.
Stefan stumbled on the stairs before being caught by a pregnant Dianne.
The pro dancer said: “Golly gosh, be careful, be careful.”
The TV star quickly laughed off the stumble and emerged unscathed.
The pair ended up receiving a score of just 17, placing them among the lower-scoring couples on this week’s leaderboard.
Speaking later backstage, Dianne said: “Well done you.
“Listen, don’t worry about the mistakes, as part of this competition is about overcoming hurdles, and one hurdle for us is to perform without any mistakes, and we will get there.
Stefan joked: “I think the biggest hurdle of my life has been the cha-cha.”
They both laughed before Dianne added: “Well done though, honestly, good job. It’s a tough dance, and you’ve done brilliantly.”
Stefan received an outpouring of support from fans following his performance.
One user said: “I voted for you! The choreography was wonderful, and I loved the vibe. Yes, there were mistakes, but you can see he has the ability, and it was just nerves.”
Another added: “Oh bless, there’s still time to improve. I liked the choreography, and I hope Dianne is doing well (heart emoji). Don’t be hard on yourselves, guys.”
“It was clear that nerves were behind the mistakes and not a lack of rehearsals!!” a third chimed in.
“Undermarked; I loved it! You have my votes x,” wrote a fourth.
The pair ended up receiving a score of just 17
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during Stefan Dennis's performance on Strictly?
Stefan Dennis stumbled during his performance, which was filled with mistakes. He admitted that nerves affected his routine.
How did the judges react to Stefan's performance?
The judges provided a mixed review, describing the dance as “stiff” and labeling Stefan as “stompy,” while noting that parts of the performance were “very good.”
What support did Stefan receive from fans?
Fans expressed their support on social media, highlighting the choreography and acknowledging that nerves were the cause of the mistakes.
