Strictly Come Dancing professional Nancy Xu was left absolutely incensed following a fiery backstage showdown with the show's producers, The Mirror can reveal. The dramatic clash occurred after the dancer and her celebrity partner became the second couple to be eliminated from the 2024 series.
Behind the Glitterball: Tensions Boil Over
Sources close to the hit BBC programme have disclosed that Xu felt "incredibly hard done by" after the public vote sent her packing. The frustration reportedly stemmed from a belief that the competition was not being judged fairly, leading to accusations of a "fix" being levelled behind the scenes.
"Nancy was furious and didn't hold back," an insider claimed. "She felt the public weren't seeing the full picture and that the best dancers weren't necessarily being saved. It got very heated. She's incredibly passionate and felt her partner was judged too harshly."
A Storm in a Sequinned Teacup?
While the atmosphere is said to have been tense, other sources suggest the incident, though dramatic, is indicative of the high-pressure environment of live television. The passion of the professionals is often what drives the show's success, but occasionally it spills over when they feel their partners have been unfairly treated.
This early exit marks a disappointing turn for Xu, who has previously made it to the final with other partners. The incident highlights the immense pressure and emotional investment the professional dancers have in their celebrities' journeys.
