Strictly Come Dancing sparked a social media storm on Saturday night as viewers found themselves sharply divided over the scoring of Tilly Ramsay and professional partner Nikita Kuzmin's passionate tango.
The Controversial Performance
The 19-year-old social media star and her dance partner delivered an intense Argentine tango to Kings of Leon's 'Use Somebody,' earning praise from the judges but leaving many audience members scratching their heads.
Head judge Shirley Ballas led the compliments, gushing: "That was absolutely stunning. The intensity, the passion, the storytelling - I believed every single moment."
Judge vs Public Opinion
Despite the judges awarding the pair an impressive 32 points out of 40, including a rare eight from notoriously strict Craig Revel Horwood, viewers took to social media in their droves to question the scoring.
One frustrated fan tweeted: "I'm sorry but how did Tilly get 8s for that? The scoring is all over the place tonight!" while another added: "Tilly's tango was good but not 8 good. What are the judges watching?"
Defending the Dance
Not everyone agreed with the criticism, however. Many viewers rushed to Tilly's defence, praising her technical improvement and emotional performance.
"People are being too harsh on Tilly," countered one supporter. "That was her best dance yet and she's improving every week. The emotion was incredible!"
Another added: "Tilly and Nikita's chemistry is electric tonight. The storytelling through dance was beautiful to watch."
The Scoring Breakdown
- Shirley Ballas: 8 points
- Craig Revel Horwood: 8 points
- Motsi Mabuse: 8 points
- Anton Du Beke: 8 points
The debate continues to rage online as Strictly fans dissect every moment of the performance, proving once again that dance truly is in the eye of the beholder.
