Strictly Come Dancing has been hit by controversy after fans accused the judges of unfairly marking contestant Jamie Borthwick during Icons Week. Viewers took to social media to express outrage, claiming the EastEnders actor was 'undermarked' for his samba performance.
One Reddit user fumed: 'Jamie was awfully undermarked. Samba is ridiculously hard and he was a million times better than everyone that's done it so far this series. They completely crushed his spirit.' Another commented: 'The judges acting like he just farted in church made it seem like the routine was dreadful.'
Some viewers alleged bias, with one suggesting Anton Du Beke may have taken against Jamie after hearing he prefers Latin over ballroom. Others questioned Shirley Ballas's consistency, noting she overlooked Pete's mistakes but criticised Jamie without explanation.
Fans also speculated the judges are manufacturing a 'journey' for Jamie to make more interesting television. Despite the backlash, supporters insisted he is 'far from losing his sparkle' and predicted more strong performances if he stays in the competition.
