19 November 2023 , 17:16
485
0
Strictly Come Dancing fans are demanding 'justice' for Nigel Harman after his Blackpool routine failed to impress all the judges.
On Saturday night, the seven remaining couples performed in the iconic Tower Ballroom. The ninth week of the 2023 series took place in the famous venue known for its dancing history, and it started with a bang. The professional dancers opened the show with a mega musical mash-up on the sprung floor.
EastEnders star Bobby Brazier and his dance partner Dianne Buswell were the first couple to dance during the live show. They performed a jive to Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by Wham!, with Bobby in a bright blue suit and Dianne in a yellow frilly dress.
Strictly Come Dancing's Nigel Harman and Katya Jones (BBC)After several eye-catching and energetic routines, Casualty actor Nigel and his dance partner Katya Jones closed the show. They performed the quickstep to It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing by Duke Ellington.
After his performance, co-host Tess Daly told Nigel, who was dressed in a smart white tux: "That really felt like a fitting finale." But Craig Revel Horwood had some criticisms.
Strictly's Molly Rainford and Tyler West fuel romance rumours while on tour
He said: "This sort of dancing is right up my street ... however, the footwork went wrong quite a bit." Motsi Mabuse praised the dance but also pointed out some flaws. Anton then complimented Nigel, saying he's "just a brilliant dancer."
Despite the scores - a seven from Craig and eight from Motsi, Shirley and Anton, Nigel seemed a bit disappointed. Strictly viewers at home noticed this and defended the actor.
@3lla_33 tweeted: "Justice for Nigel When he had to look up to the sky to stop himself from crying.... I almost wept #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing." @yoouucancallmeal added: "It's almost like they want me to go up there and riot. You are my favourite human being Nigel, don't deserve this treatment."
@sammieandfloflo wrote: "I loved it but I'm so gutted for him you could see it got to him. Nigel you've been my number 1 from the start don't let it stop you or get you down." @ohjustvictoria posted: "It's so sad that, after the amazing performance they gave, the judges made him feel so underappreciated and undermarked. His anger was so palpable... all my votes to Nigel, he needs a break from the negative comments. He's brilliant!"
@Sammy_tru_blu added: "I feel so sorry for Nigel, I thought he looked and danced amazingly but Craig has to put a dampener on things and Nigel really takes things to heart his face was distraught, don't worry Nigel you were brilliant #Strictly."
However, some viewers were upset by his reactions. @CHR1Sesc said:" Nigel having a face like a slapped a**e after the judge's votes is gonna do nothing for him in terms of the public vote... #strictly." @rosieameliamay shared: "Nigel Harmans face!! I felt that was more 'Looks could kill', than just being disappointed!!#Strictly #Blackpool."
@bee_campbell29 added: "I guess the facial expressions won't help him , don't appear above criticism , it went wrong , except that gracefully , such a shame."
* An AI tool was used to add an extra layer to the editing process for this story. You can report any errors to [email protected]