Strictly Come Dancing viewers voiced complaints early in the Halloween Week live show on Saturday, October 31, with many targeting presenter Josh Widdicombe's wardrobe choice.
While judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke dressed for the theme, and hosts Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe also wore on-theme outfits, Josh opted for a dark green suit, prompting swift reactions on social media.
Fans React to Josh's Suit
One viewer posted on X: "Did Josh not get the Halloween memo?" Another added: "Josh, zero effort." A third said: "What's Josh come as?"
Further comments included: "Disappointed the hosts didn't really dress up for Halloween. I guess Emma and Johannes have a Halloween vibe, but Josh hasn't bothered," and "Josh could have at least made an effort with dressing up a bit for Halloween."
One fan wrote: "Presenters and judges wearing awful outfits tonight. (Apart from Shirley) No effort or completely irrelevant. It's Halloween not a christening. No wonder I stopped watching."
Mixed Reactions and Dance Scores
Not all viewers were disappointed, with some praising the celebrities' costumes. One said: "Everyone complaining about Josh not dressing up... Tess never did either tbf." Another added: "Motsi's outfit is gorg, I'm obsessed," while a third said: "Emma looks amazing!!"
Graeme Hall and Lauren Oakley opened the show with a Samba to Coconut by Harry Nilsson, scoring two sevens, a six, and a five for a total of 25 points.
Triple Dance-Off Ahead
The results programme will feature the first triple dance-off in Strictly history. The three couples with the lowest combined scores from the judges and public vote will compete, with each judge revealing which couple they want eliminated rather than voting to spare one.
Strictly Come Dancing is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
