Strictly in new ‘fix’ row as fans convinced show ‘planned’ for axed dancer to reach the final
STRICTLY Come Dancing has found itself embroiled in a brand new ‘fix’ row just before the final after show fans have been left convinced show bosses were planning for an ‘axed’ dancer to get to the final.
Eagle-eyed viewers of the BBC dance contest have picked up on a comment made by Bobby Brazier which has fuelled speculation.
The 20 year old EastEnders star has put on an outstanding show with his pro partner Dianne Buswell throughout the weeks on the show and has regularly found himself near the top of the leaderboard.
But it seems some fans think that the BBC were not ‘expecting’ him to get all the way to the final.
Instead, they have speculated that Casualty actor Nigel Harman should have been the one to join Ellie Leach and Layton Williams in the show’s final.
Nigel was forced to withdraw from this year’s show owing to injury a week before the semi-final.
Now, a ‘telltale’ sign in Bobby’s upcoming showdance has led viewers to believe the routine was in fact cheorographed with Nigel in mind.
Chatting to Fleur East on It Takes Two with Bobby, his partner Dianne teased their upcoming showdance by syaing: “There is a lot going on in this routine and a lot of different styles.
“We do a bit of ballroom, we do tap!
“We do some tap guys and a bit of jazz!”
Bobby smirked as he nodded in excitement ahead of the high-energy routine.
Tap is not a required dance style on the show and Bobby is untrained in the area which will add a further level of difficulty but fans have ‘uncovered’ the real reason why it is in his showdance.
Some think the routine was intended for Nigel as he can tap dance and they pointed out how it could be ‘unfair’ for Bobby to learn a new style in a week, especially when his co-stars are not.
Writing online, one viewer speculated: “Don’t think anyone mentioned that there is a bit of tap in Dianne and Bobby’s show dance.
“Surprised at that, especially if Bobby really is a ‘never danced before’ (and there is absolutely no evidence he has danced before) – seems a lot to ask to pick up some tap technique on top of everything else he has to learn and relearn this week.”
Another then said of Nigel: “Yes I picked that up. I did wonder if this was a showdance that had been pre choreographed especially for Nigel as I believe he has had some training in tap.
“Now Nigel is not there they have palmed it off on Bobby.
“Bobby seems happy with it which is the main thing.”
Before a third said: “Actually, I believe you could be right that it was choreographed for Nigel as he can tap dance.”
As a fourth echoed: “My ears also pricked up at that and I had the same thought.”
Bobby will be dancing the showdance to a La La Land medley as well as his couple’s choice and his week 3 samba.