Strictly Come Dancing contestant Lewis Capaldi has broken his silence following his unexpected appearance in this weekend's dance-off, describing the judges' scoring as "completely bizarre" in an exclusive interview.
The singer, who had been gaining momentum in the competition, found himself in the bottom two despite delivering what many viewers considered one of his strongest performances to date.
The Moment of Truth
"I just don't understand the inconsistency," Capaldi revealed. "One week they're praising your improvement, the next they're marking you down for the same things they previously complimented. It makes the whole experience quite confusing."
The emotional singer admitted that the pressure of the dance-off had taken its toll, saying: "When they called our names for the bottom two, I genuinely thought there'd been some kind of mistake. The atmosphere in the studio completely changes - it's like walking into a different show."
Judges Under Fire
Viewers have taken to social media to express their outrage at the scoring, with many accusing the judges of favouritism towards certain contestants. The controversy has sparked debate about whether the scoring system needs a complete overhaul.
One fan tweeted: "Lewis and his partner worked their socks off this week and this is how they're rewarded? The judges need to explain themselves."
Another added: "This is why the public vote is so important - the judges clearly have their favourites and it's not fair on the other contestants."
What's Next for Capaldi?
Despite the setback, Capaldi remains determined to continue in the competition. "We're not giving up without a fight," he stated. "My professional partner has been incredible throughout this whole process, and we're going to come back stronger next week."
The singer also had a message for his supporters: "To everyone who's been voting for us - thank you. Without you, we wouldn't still be here. We'll keep dancing our hearts out for you."
As the competition intensifies, all eyes will be on next week's show to see if Capaldi can bounce back from this controversial result and win over the judges once and for all.
