BBC Strictly fans fuming and say show is ‘rigged’ amid dance off drama

Strictly Come Dancing fans have claimed that the show is rigged, after "the wrong pair" ended up in the bottom two.

On Sunday night, ex-Love Islander Zara McDermott, 26, and Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima, 29, faced Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk in the dance off, with Adam, 35, being saved by the judges.

One fan took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to write: "Adam is incredible and has improved so much. He shouldn't even be in the Dance Off."

Another fan added: "Adam – never!!! Rigged!!!"

A third fan wrote: "It’s not only the boxing which is fixed so is Strictly. Adam & Luba should not have been in the dance off."

Another person wrote: ""Gobsmacked Adam was in the dance off."

Zara and Graziano exited the competition after their Charleston dance to Jeepers Creepers by Al Donahue and his Orchestra failed to impress judges on Sunday’s pre-recorded BBC One show.

She had come back triumphant from two previous dance-offs but was unable to snatch victory for a third time.

Adam and Luba’s American smooth dance to Magic Moments by Perry Como had received a total score of 32 points from the judges.

Following the couples performing once again, judge Craig Revel Horwood said: “For me one couple did remarkably well and nailed that routine. That couple is Adam and Luba.”

Motsi Mabuse made the same decision, nevertheless praising both couples for their routines. “Well I feel there was definitely a fighting spirit from both couples, I think both couples improved remarkably, they were both stunning,” she said.

Both Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas chose to save Adam and Luba as well.

Graziano told his dance partner that he was “so proud” of her and said she is what Strictly “is all about”. He said: “She has been great for me 8am till 9pm. Never stopping, asking just for a half an hour break.

“She is literally what Strictly is all about. A real novice, coming in, putting all the hard job. You have such a good soul. You are so humble and I say thank you that I found a friend like you.

"I have learnt so much from you. And your hard work within six weeks. You have never danced before. I am so proud of you. So proud of you honestly.”

The eliminated pair will be be joining former Strictly star Fleur East on Strictly It Takes Two on Monday at 6.30pm on BBC Two.

The results show included a performance from Rick Astley with his new single Forever And More and professional dancers doubled down on the Halloween theme with a Wednesday Addams inspired routine.

Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday November 4 at 7.05pm on BBC One.

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