Strictly fans accuse Saffron Barker of ‘sulking’ as she cries during elimination after dance off with Karim Zeroual
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans accused Saffron Barker of “sulking” after she became the next celebrity to be eliminated from the BBC dancing competition.
The YouTube star, 19, and professional partner AJ Pritchard, 25, failed to impress the judges with their Samba in the dance off.
They were up against Karim Zeoural and Amy Dowden, who came up on top with their contemporary couples’ choice dance.
The judges were unanimous in their decision to save Karim, with Craig Revel Horwood saying: “Tonight was easy for me. The best dance tonight was Amy and Karim.”
Motsi Mabuse said: “One couple left me no choice, it was a perfect performance and I’m going to save Karim and Amy.”
Bruno Tonioli also opted for Karim and Amy, commenting: “I want to keep the couple that has proven to be the strongest both technically and artistically.”
Head judge Shirley Ballas also said she would choose the couple.
When Tess asked about her time on the show, Saffron said: “I’ve had the absolute time of my life and it’s all down to him.
“It’s been amazing. I’d like to thank AJ so much, when I look at what I was like on week one I was so embarrassed and shy. He’s really taken me out of my shell. Thank you so much for everything.”
AJ said about Saffron: “Every single week you’ve approached it with a positive mental attitude and you’ve inspired so many.
“As a non-dancer starting from day one I’m not going to lie I was a bit scared… but performing those fantastic dances has been amazing. I’ll never ever forget that dance. Thank you. The best partner. Thank you.”
Saffron scored just 26 points on Saturday’s live show, putting her joint last alongside Alex Scott and Neil Jones.
Karim came joint first with Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse, scoring a spectacular 38.
However, the public vote put both of them in the dance off.
Fans didn’t like how the 19-year-old reacted to being voted off, with one person saying: “What a petulant child Saffron is. Never seen anyone act like she’s acting in all the years I’ve been watching this show. Sort your attitude out love, terrible”
Another added: “Saffron’s a bit sulky.”
A third said: “Saffron’s face. she is NOT amused”
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Yesterday, Saffron admitted she was “terrified” of being given the boot as she flagged that AJ has been kicked off the show whenever he performs the Samba.
She wrote on Twitter:
“May not of got the highest scores, but the samba is tough!!!
“And i had THE TIME OF MY LIFE!!!
“AJ has gone home every year with the Samba.. please vote for him and us!!”
She later added the plea: “Now.. LETS PRAY.”