Strictly Come Dancing viewers believe they saw Danny Dyer mouth an expletive aimed at judge Craig Revel Horwood after the judge criticised daughter Dani Dyer's dancing on Saturday night's show.
Danny, known for his fondness for strong language, was in the audience at the BBC show's Claudatorium when Craig made comments about Dani's feet being turned out. Some fans watching at home are convinced the camera caught the East End actor mouthing the word 'w*****' in response.
Fans react on social media
Several viewers took to X to share their observations. @itsBennyCee wrote: 'Not the BBC Cameraman catching Danny Dyer calling Craig a w***** #Strictly'. @cetchingham_ asked: 'Did Danny Dyer just call Craig a wanker?!'
Metro's own Strictly expert Emily Bashforth was watching the episode at home and is convinced Danny insulted Craig. 'After Craig's comments to Dani about her feet being turned out, the camera cut to him, and he was shouting out, and it caught the end of him mouthing it,' she said.
Other reactions from the audience
Other viewers noticed Danny shaking his head during the judges' feedback. @quandromache wrote: 'Danny Dyer in the audience shaking his head…iconic.' @sugdenhighway also noted that 'Danny Dyer [was] sat there shaking his head at Craig.'
Craig may have to face Danny again, as none of tonight's dancers was sent home. Dani earned a respectable 22 points for her dance.
Dani's Strictly journey
Dani was due to compete in last year's edition of Strictly but had to pull out due to injury. 'I had a fall on Friday in rehearsals and landed funny,' she said in a statement at the time. 'I thought I had rolled my foot, but it swelled up badly over the weekend and after an MRI scan yesterday, it turns out I have fractured my ankle. Apparently doing the quickstep on a fracture is not advisable (!!) and the doctors have said I am not allowed to dance, so I've had to pull out of the show.'
'To say I'm heartbroken is the biggest understatement. I am so going to miss dancing with Nikita but will of course be watching closely and cheering all the couples on.'
Dani has said she is excited to be back in the ballroom this season. Metro has approached the BBC and Danny Dyer for comment.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on weekends on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
