Strictly judges accused of undermarking Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse by fans
STRICTLY’S judges have been accused of harshly marking Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse on tonight’s show.
On last week’s launch show the former Emmerdale actor topped the scoreboard but tonight his score fell and he fell behind both Michelle Visage and Karim.
He scored four points less than each of his rivals for the top position with some criticism from the judges.
Bruno gushed over him telling him: “I really felt it Kelvin. I felt it a lot, so did Shirley actually.
“I mean you gave us what we wanted – love sweet love. Careful about your shoulders yes, but I’m telling you for such a big hulk you’re so light on your feet.”
The panel’s Mr Nasty added: “You need to watch your hands just out of hold, give them some shaping. Watch body contact with your bottom sticking out occasionally. It’s a nice bottom but pull it in darling.”
Motsi told the pair: “I thought was it a rumba, was it a waltz, there was a bit of hip movement there. But once you guys got together you created such a beautiful atmosphere. I loved the atmosphere you created and the musicality was so beautiful.”
Shirley also criticised the pair. She said: “No disputing your talent, I want to say that first. But if you choose to start yourself on the stage, you need to use the correct footwork.
“You definitely didn’t have the best frame of the night – I’m not disputing his talent I’m just trying to give the lad some advice.”
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But fans didn’t think the criticism was fair and accused the judges of purposely marking him down.
One wrote: “Is this the tradition of the judges giving the best dancer meh marks? #kelvin #Strictly”
A second said: “Very underrated score for Kelvin dance #Strictly #strictlycomedancing2019 #StrictlyComeDancing”
Another added: “How has Kelvin not got highest score tonight @bbcstrictly #fixed”
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