Strictly Come Dancing has found itself at the centre of a major 'fix' controversy as viewers claim to have uncovered evidence that the competition is being manipulated to ensure drag queen La Voix reaches the iconic Blackpool Week.
The Blackpool Week Controversy
With only eight celebrities remaining in the cherished BBC programme, fans have developed a compelling theory about why judges saved La Voix from elimination last weekend. The historic contestant, who is making waves as the main show's first drag queen performer, now faces accusations of receiving preferential treatment to secure her place at the legendary Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
The controversy ignited when viewers noticed La Voix has been scheduled to perform a Couple's Choice routine this week to Barbra Streisand's classic 'Don't Rain On My Parade'. This particular dance style rarely lands in the bottom two, leading many to suspect producers are engineering the competition to ensure La Voix reaches the milestone week.
Viewer Outrage and Theories
Social media platforms have erupted with frustration from dedicated Strictly fans. One particularly vocal viewer stated: "I hate how orchestrated the Strictly dances are. They've clearly given Bal something more forgettable to ensure she's in bottom two, whilst giving La Voix a couple's choice to ensure she gets to Blackpool. It's probably in a contract that La Voix gets to Blackpool."
Another fan expressed concern for EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, suggesting she's being "set up" by producers who want La Voix in Blackpool. The theory gained traction following the recent elimination of Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, which left many viewers "outraged" and questioning the judges' decisions.
Not all viewers agree with the conspiracy theories, however. One commenter pointed out: "As true as that is, the couple's choices aren't scoring overly well this series on the whole, and I sadly think La Voix is slightly weaker than most..."
The Aftermath and Support
Following her appearance in Saturday's dance-off against Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, La Voix shared a heartfelt message with her supporters. She expressed how much she loved dancing the foxtrot with professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec, describing it as "pure dance" without props or sets.
The performer admitted being heartbroken that their routine didn't receive the response they'd hoped for and described the difficulty of facing the dance-off. She also paid tribute to eliminated contestant Harry, calling him "a beautiful guy who's real biggest muscle was his heart."
La Voix received an outpouring of support from fellow celebrities, including Zoe Ball who said: "So much love. Those dance-offs are so hard, but you'll come back fighting." Vicky Pattison and Dawn French also added their encouragement to the drag queen's social media posts.
As the competition approaches its halfway point, the debate continues to rage among Strictly Come Dancing's loyal fanbase. With Blackpool Week looming and tensions running high, all eyes will be on Saturday's episode airing at 6.25pm on BBC One and iPlayer to see whether the controversy affects the competition's outcome.
