Strictly Come Dancing has been plunged into a fresh 'fix' storm this weekend, with legions of furious viewers accusing the show's judges of blatant favouritism and manipulated scoring.
The BBC dance competition's latest episode has sparked outrage and calls for an Ofcom investigation, as fans believe certain celebrities were unfairly saved from the dreaded dance-off.
Public Outcry Over Judges' Decisions
Social media platforms erupted immediately after the show, with #StrictlyFix trending across the UK. Viewers expressed their fury at the judging panel's scores, which many believe were engineered to protect specific contestants.
One particularly controversial moment involved Layton Williams and his professional partner Nikita Kuzmin receiving a perfect score of 40 for their Couple's Choice routine to a Christina Aguilera megamix. While technically impressive, many felt the perfect score was unjustified compared to other performances.
Who Were the Controversial Saved Couples?
Fans specifically pointed to Angela Scanlon and her partner Carlos Gu, along with Layton Williams, as beneficiaries of suspiciously high scores that may have saved them from bottom-two placement.
This has left other couples, including Nigel Harman and Katya Jones, and Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell, in unexpected danger despite delivering what many viewers considered stronger performances.
Viewers Demand Investigation
The backlash has been so severe that many loyal Strictly fans are threatening to boycott the show and are actively calling for regulatory intervention. Hundreds have reportedly filed complaints with Ofcom, demanding an investigation into the judging integrity.
One viewer captured the public sentiment perfectly, stating: 'The judges are quite clearly manipulating the scores to keep their favourites in. It's becoming painfully obvious and completely ruins the fun of the competition.'
A Growing Pattern of Controversy
This isn't the first time Strictly has faced 'fix' allegations, but the volume and intensity of this weekend's backlash suggest a growing frustration with the perceived lack of fairness in the scoring process.
As the competition approaches its crucial final weeks, the producers face mounting pressure to address these concerns or risk alienating the dedicated viewer base that has made Strictly a national institution for two decades.
