Strictly Come Dancing viewers have warned that Cach Mercer and Maddie Ingoldsby's first dance-off of the series should serve as a wake-up call, after Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu became the latest couple to leave the competition.
The pair found themselves in the bottom two for the first time this series, facing Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu. After both couples performed their routines again, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse saved Bethany and Nancy, while Anton Du Beke opted to save Cach and Maddie. Shirley Ballas, with the casting vote, also chose to save Cach and Maddie, meaning Bethany and Nancy were eliminated.
Fans Call for a Shake-Up
Following the result, Strictly fans took to social media to share their concerns about the Love Island star and his professional partner, suggesting the dance-off should prompt a change in their approach as they battle for a place in Blackpool in two weeks' time.
One viewer wrote: "I really hope Cach and Maddie being in the bottom 2 is the wake up call they need as they battle for place in Blackpool in 2 weeks time."
The same fan questioned: "It's clear that they're not as popular as they initially thought. Why? Is it because the public can't warm to Cach in general? Or is it because of Maddie's Choreo which is letting Cach down and stopping him from reaching his full potential."
They added: "I don't want to be hard on Maddie because she's 21 but Mark is only 23 and he's bringing the best out of Tabby. If Cach isn't to blame who else can we blame at this point other then his pro?"
Questions Over Partnership
Another agreed: "The outcome I want for this is for Cach and Maddie to properly nail his technique and get that shake up." A third echoed: "Honestly I hope it shakes Maddie and cach up a bit."
A fourth posted: "Maddie, please show the audience how brilliant Cach is at dancing because he is totally unique. Cach, please do your very best to prove to the public how brilliant you ARE."
However, others have questioned their professional partnership, with some viewers speculating that the pair aren't enjoying their time together, while others have even suggested they don't like each other.
"Cach and Maddie are utterly miserable aren't they. No wonder they're in the bottom two of a show where the 'likability factor' plays a huge, huge part," one penned online. Another claimed: "Cach honestly looks like he's done with show anyway. Should've got rid of him and Maddie."
A third commented: "Whilst I’m glad Bethany was sent home - I feel sending home Cach might have saved him getting evils from Maddie all week - she has had a face like thunder all night last night and 'tonight' - they HATE each other."
