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Shirley Ballas speaks out against ‘hurtful’ comments amid Strictly Come Dancing backlash

‘Let’s all respect each other and enjoy the show,’ professional dancer commented

The Independent UK

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas calls for respect in 'bizarre' message after replacement backlash

Many fans of the hit show were fuming over her dance-off comments with some calling for Shirley to be replaced

Manchester Evening News

Strictly's Shirley Ballas accused of favouring male contestants in sexism row

Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon Shirley Ballas has sparked a 'sexism row' on the show as they accused the head judge of 'not celebrating young, female celebrities'

Daily Mirror

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BBC Strictly It Takes Two viewers make same observation as Richie Anderson fights tears but 'accepts' exit

The TV and radio personality struggled to get his words out during his first interview since being eliminated from the BBC One contest

Manchester Evening News

BBC Strictly Come Dancing anger as Motsi Mabuse to point finger of blame

Motsi didn't look impressed

Nottingham Post

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Richie Anderson fights back tears after 'outrageous' exit

His time on the BBC dance show was cut short

Nottingham Post

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Dan Walker defends show with witty response to criticism

Dan Walker, who took part in Strictly Come Dancing last year, was praised for his response as he defended the dance contest on social media

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Giovanni and Richie address costume backlash after being voted off BBC Strictly

The pair gave their first interview after being eliminated from the BBC dance contest

Manchester Evening News

Strictly's Giovanni 'frosty' and 'already checked out' in final Richie chat, says expert

Strictly Come Dancing Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice appeared on spin-off It Takes Two with host Rylan Clark following their shock elimination over the weekend

Daily Mirror

Strictly's Richie in tears as he insists he 'totally accepts' shock axe amid race row

Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice appeared on Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two with host Rylan Clark

Daily Mirror

Strictly's Fleur East says she ‘can’t believe’ she was in the dance off

But the singer and radio presenter survived to dance another day

Wales Online

Strictly Come Dancing in 'race row' as fans fume over two black contestants in bottom two

The BBC have refused to comment on the allegations.

Daily Record

Strictly’s Fleur East ‘so, so sad’ after shock Richie Anderson dance-off

The singer speaks out amid controversial bottom two vote

Evening Standard

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Fleur East breaks silence on being in the dance-off as fans' new 'crush' Vito hits back at judges

Despite their good place on the leaderboard, Fleur and Vito found themselves facing the axe during Movie Week

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas asks fans for 'respect' after receiving hurtful messages

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas had a public message for the BBC One show's viewers after receiving hurtful messages following her critiques of the performances over the weekend

Chronicle Live

Strictly Come Dancing's Fleur East makes promise to fans as they 'call out' Shirley Ballas

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Fleur East has spoken out after landing in the bottom two at the weekend

Chronicle Live

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice breaks exit silence with Richie comment as fans question result

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has paid tribute to Richie Anderson after the pair were eliminated

The Independent UK

‘Bravissima!’: Strictly’s Jayde Adams receives seal of approval from Jennifer Beals for Flashdance routine

Comedian was praised by the judges and public for her routine to ‘What A Feeling’

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Strictly's Vito slams judges as he breaks silence on brutal Fleur East dance-off

Fleur East's dance partner Vito Coppola questioned why the Strictly Come Dancing judges didn't notice their improvements while the former X Factor star says it was tough getting her head around being in the bottom two after Sunday's shock dance-off

The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas: Strictly Come Dancing fans call for judge to be ‘removed’ from panel

Some viewers were left unimpressed by the head judge’s comments in recent episodes

Manchester Evening News

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice shares message to Richie Anderson after staying quiet on early exit

The dancing pair, one of two same-sex couples in this year's series, left the competition following their Lion King routine

Wales Online

BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2022 results: Who has left the competition so far

Sadly, contestants have to leave Strictly Come Dancing at some point

Daily Mirror

Strictly race row as fans angry two black contestants end up in bottom two

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left shocked as Fleur East and Richie Anderson landed in the bottom two during Movie Week in the BBC dance competition – with some saying the result is due to racism

Liverpool Echo

BBC Strictly's Fleur East posts statement after dance-off against Richie Anderson

Fleur found herself in the dance-off against Richie Anderson on Sunday

Bristol Post

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans demand Shirley Ballas is 'removed' from judges after Fleur East and Vito Coppola avoid exit

The Queen of Latin infuriated viewers at the weekend after divulging who she would have saved

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