Strictly Come Dancing viewers quickly noticed an uncomfortable moment between hosts Josh Widdicombe and Emma Willis following Lacey Turner's Samba routine on Saturday night.
During the October 10 episode, Lacey Turner and Vito Coppola opened the show with a Samba. After their performance, they awaited the judges' feedback. When the verdict was delivered, Emma remarked: "You're always so like, 'Oh, I don't know'. But it's done now-" before Josh interjected: "Just so you know that's (the judges' feedback) really good, get upstairs, get away from them."
Viewers react to the exchange
Though some spectators began applauding, presuming Josh had concluded the exchange, Emma continued: "You came out here first and it's all out the way and you can relax." Uncertain whether to leave or stay, Vito asked if they were heading upstairs to speak to Johannes, with both hosts confirming.
Audiences soon took to X to voice their opinions, with many urging the hosts to swap roles. One viewer commented: "Josh telling them to go upstairs before Emma was finished speaking to them... oh lord." Another remarked: "Emma just talked all over Josh when he said to Vito and Lacey to go upstairs. Felt awkward #strictly #scd"
Mixed opinions on Josh's role
Someone else observed: "Josh isn't working downstairs at all #Strictly" While a third stated: "Josh still looking like a spare part. Get him upstairs, please! #Strictly"
However, some audiences appreciated Josh's presence, with one viewer noting: "Emma Willis is fab..so natural with the contestants..loving her on #strictly. Johannes and Josh are definitely more settled as well." Another contributed: "Time for the terrific @bbcstrictly@EmmaWillis, Josh Widdicombe and @jojo_radebe host the absolutely charming delight."
Judges' scores for Lacey and Vito
Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse awarded Lacey and Vito a six for their Samba, while Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke granted them a seven. This brought the actress's total for her week three performance to 26, down two from her Movie Week routine.
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday on BBC One from 6:15pm.
