Strictly Come Dancing fans erupted in fury after Movie Week elimination results leaked online before Sunday night's official broadcast. Social media exploded with outrage as viewers discovered which celebrities faced the dance-off, with many questioning the voting decisions and expressing shock at the unexpected participants.
The leak overshadowed what should have been a celebration of the series' first perfect 10 score. Lewis Cope and Katya Jones made history with their passionate Paso Doble to The Plaza of Execution from The Mask of Zorro, earning 37 points out of a possible 40.
One furious fan wrote: "Very surprised to see one of the names in the dance off. I would've thought they had loads of support, considering the Strictly audience." Another added: "What the f**k. How the f**k did that person end up in the dance off? Once again the British public can't be trusted to vote for anything."
Historic scoring milestone
Judge Motsi Mabuse awarded the breakthrough 10 and declared it "the dance of the night, without a question," according to Manchester Evening News. The other three judges - Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke - each gave the pair a solid nine, bringing them tantalizingly close to perfection.
Guest mentor Cynthia Erivo praised Lewis Cope's transformation, saying: "Passion, tension, release - all the commitment that could possibly come into this dance was right here," Manchester Evening News reports. The performance marked a dramatic improvement for the contestant who has consistently grown throughout the competition.
Amber Davies and Nikita Kumzin also impressed with their American Smooth to Sixteen Going on Seventeen from The Sound of Music. Their opening performance set a high standard for the evening's Movie Week theme.
Bottom of leaderboard struggles
Ross King and Jowita Przystal found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard for the third consecutive week with just 19 points. Their Thunderbirds-themed Paso Doble failed to impress the judges, despite Anton Du Beke's encouragement about improvement.
Daily Star reports that betting odds suggest Ross King remains the favourite to leave next, despite Chris Robshaw occupying second from bottom. Wales Online notes fan concerns about potential "undermarking" affecting a popular celebrity's position in the dance-off.
Recurring spoiler problem
The results show airs Sunday at 7:15pm on BBC One, but filming takes place immediately after Saturday's live broadcast. This timing gap regularly creates opportunities for spoilers to emerge online before the official broadcast, frustrating fans who prefer to watch the elimination unfold naturally.
Stefan Dennis missed Movie Week due to illness but is expected to return next week with partner Dianne Buswell. The remaining couples will face another elimination as the competition continues to narrow down towards the final.
Sources used: "Mirror", "Daily Star", "Wales Online", "Manchester Evening News" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
