FURIOUS Strictly fans are claiming Molly Rainford was "underscored" in last night's live show as Will Mellor topped the leaderboard.
Strictly Come Dancing stars Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu scored 25 points on Saturday - with fans saying the star had been wronged by judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas.
One fan of the BBC show weighed in: "Best dance of the night, sweetheart. You got all my votes tonight. Undermarked again. But keep smiling."
Meanwhile, Will Mellor topped the Strictly leaderboard with his opening Charleston routine, performed with Nancy Xu - with the pair scooping 38.
The results show returns tonight at 6pm on BBC One.
Read our Strictly 2022 live blog below for the latest news & gossip...
Explained: How to book tickets for the Strictly Live tour
The Strictly Live Tour will be coming to a venue near you next year, and here’s how you can get your hands on some tickets.
If you’re hoping to attend, you can book tickets online at:
Ticket prices will vary depending on where you choose to sit in the arena.
Remember these memorable Blackpool moments?
Blackpool has provided some memorable Strictly moments over the years, including former shadow chancellor Ed Balls’ entrance in 2016.
The former MP was lowered from the ceiling playing a piano before taking to the dancefloor to jive with Katya Jones.
Another standout dance saw Ann Widdecombe do the samba alongside professional partner Anton Du Beke, both dressed in bright yellow, with the former Tory MP earning the night’s lowest score of 13 out of 40, in 2010.
What did the judges say about Will Mellor’s performance?
Head judge Shirley Ballas said: “Every single thing worked for you today.”
Anton Du Beke said it was Mellor’s best performance of the series.
The c+Corrie star exited the floor with a strong score of 38 points.
Craig said Helen’s Dance was ‘rigid’
Helen Skelton closed this week’s Strictly Come Dancing live show with a samba to Eso Beso by Emma Bunton.
The presenter, 39, received mixed feedback from the judges, with Craig Revel Horwood saying: “This was very rigid. It was very straight, it was very wooden, there was no bounce.”
Motsi Mabuse said: “You guys put a lot of work in there and that is the feeling of the samba.”
Shirley Ballas added: “I thought for the samba being a difficult dance, you did it well.”
Skelton secured a score of 29.
Fans gutted as Strictly leaker strikes again
Fans have once again been left devasted to learn early who is set to be sent home tonight.
Viewers who have seen the elimination result took to social media to express their devastation.
One wrote: “Absolutely gutted with this result.”
Another said: “Couldn’t care less who wins now.”
While a third wrote: “Not the right person went IMO.”
Click here to read more.
What time is Strictly on tonight?
Strictly Come Dancing returns with its results show tonight, as we enter the business end of the hit dance competition.
The episode will air on BBC One at 6pm this evening.
If you missed last night’s offering, you can always catch up on BBC iPlayer.
Fans divided on Gorka's 'tactic' to win votes
Gorka caught fans' eyes last night as he donned a rather revealing outfit.
The pro dancer didn't miss a chance to show off his abs in what fans called a "shameless tactic" to win votes.
"His torso gets my vote every week. No idea if Helen is a good dancer or not," wrote one fan.
Another joked: "Gorka really giving the gals, gays and theys what they want"
"Gorka knows how to get the votes from us Mums," said a third.
Others weren't so impressed though, with one saying: "When Gorka is showing off his chest as a distraction you know there's problems."
"Gorka shamelessly pulling in the votes," said another.
Read more here.
Strictly fans hail family man Will Mellor
Following his impressive performance last night, soap star Will Mellor spoke about the close relationship he shares with his kids.
He said: "They're my life, obviously anyone who has got kids knows they are why I do everything. I'm glad they're here to support me. They mean everything to me."
Viewers loved seeing the close-knit family unit, with one tweeting: "@Mellor76 kids how beautiful pride on both sides there ...respectful n lovely credit to parents n grandparents GOOD LUCK WILL ..how is he Harvey in #Corrie great actor #strictly."
A second said: "Makes me smile every Saturday night. How amazing for your kids to see what a talented dancer you have become.
Another added: "Have the kids visit you every week, would be my suggestion."
Strictly cut short this evening in massive shake up
Strictly fans will be deprived of its usual Sunday offering this evening, as the FIFA World Cup continues to dominate the airwaves.
The results show, which regularly runs for 40 minutes, will be cut to 30 mins as a result of the World Cup.
BBC One will air the weekly dance off between 6pm and 6.30pm on November 27.
This is to make way for the football match between Spain and Germany which kicks off at 1pm.
Tyler reflects on his time on Strictly after dumping
Reflecting on his time on the show, West said: “I’m more than a two-step now! When you watch the show at home, you wonder what it must be like to dance on it, it’s everything and more, it’s changed my life.
“This girl here has changed my life, for sure. To think I was some shy kid who never used to talk to anyone, to dancing in front of millions, I can’t put it into words.
“It’s my mum’s favourite show, I bought her to Blackpool, my nan, bless her, was always watching over me on this journey.
“But, more importantly, this show has changed my life in the sense it’s given me confidence, a new-found family, every dancer, everyone in hair and make-up, costume.
“The judges, it’s been amazing to dance in front of you every week, I genuinely mean that.
Turning to Buswell, he added: “This girl here, I have been blessed with the best, she is what Strictly is about and she’s changed my life, I have no doubt she will be in in my life forever.”
Kym Marsh opens up about the struggle of balancing Strictly with a busy life
Kym Marsh, who is currently suffering from COVID, previously opened up about her struggles balancing Strictly with her day to day life.
Kym previously admitted how hard it can be juggling everything at the moment, telling The Sun: “Strictly has been the most brilliant experience already.
"It’s hard balancing it with my other jobs, as I’m filming Waterloo Road at the moment too and presenting Morning Live.
"I really am knackered and I’ve had some physio because I’m aching all over the place, but it’s worth it."
WATCH: Helen and Gorka take on the Samba
Last night, Helen Skelton wowed fans as she took on the Samba.
Watch her performance below.
How to book tickets for The Strictly Live Tour 2023?
The Strictly Live Tour will be coming to a venue near you next year, and here’s how you can get your hands on some tickets.
If you’re hoping to attend, you can book tickets online at:
Ticket prices will vary depending on where you choose to sit in the arena.
Fans gutted as Strictly leaker strikes again
Fans have once again been left devasted to learn early who is set to be sent home tonight.
Viewers who have seen the elimination result took to social media to express their devastation.
One wrote: "Absolutely gutted with this result."
Another said: "Couldn't care less who wins now."
While a third wrote: "Not the right person went IMO."
Click here to read more.
What time is Strictly on tonight?
Strictly Come Dancing returns with its results show tonight, as we enter the business end of the hit dance competition.
The episode will air on BBC One at 6pm this evening.
If you missed last night's offering, you can always catch up on BBC iPlayer.
Strictly bosses in crisis as fears of COVID outbreak hit show
Following last week's Blackpool Special, Strictly celeb Kym Marsh was struck with a positive COVID test.
Now, show bosses are said to be fearful that the virus could work its way through the cast and crew.
A source said it was hoped that “normal service can resume” next week.
The source added: “Obviously it’s a real blow to have Kym knocked out this week, and then the crew members started falling sick too.
“The bosses have been praying all week no one else tests positive.
“While the celebrities and dancers are the main focus, losing members of the production crew also has the potential to cause huge problems.
“Strictly runs as a well-oiled machine, but is able to do that because of the crew, who have to be on their A-game for pretty much the whole series.”
Read more here.
Helen receives mixed reviews from judges
Helen Skelton closed this week’s Strictly Come Dancing live show with a samba to Eso Beso by Emma Bunton.
The presenter, 39, received mixed feedback from the judges, with Craig Revel Horwood saying: “This was very rigid. It was very straight, it was very wooden, there was no bounce.”
Motsi Mabuse said: “You guys put a lot of work in there and that is the feeling of the samba.”
Shirley Ballas added: “I thought for the samba being a difficult dance, you did it well.”
Skelton secured a score of 29.
Ellie & Johannes only scored 25 points last night
Ellie and Johannes only walked away with 25 points, after Craig Revel-Horwood and Shirley Ballas in particular judged their routine severely.
Craig only awarded them a harsh five points, and told the pair: "It lacked punch, it lacked precision, the footwork was messy... You went wrong down here as well got off on the wrong foot or something. In all it was lacklustre, I'm afraid."
The comment earned a hilariously sarcastic thumbs up from Ellie, while Johannes looked disappointed.
"I love the theme. I thought the narrative was good. I could see that you were enjoying it," Shirley added in an attempt to mix the good with the bad. "But for me, the technique missed completely, it looked quite heavy and a little bit flat footed.
"When it got towards the end, you started to slip your standing foot and it started to get a little bit lighter but there is no mistaking your personality is exquisite. But at week check 10, I want a little bit of both if I can."
Motsi Mabuse was far more positive, though also said the Ted Lasso came across a bit heavy-footed, and told Ellie: "I have two sections for you. I have a performance which I feel is getting better, and then I have a technical aspect where I think the drive, we need a bit of pendulum and suspension in the leg so it's lighter, and that's the base of the jive and that was missing a bit. So it made it a little bit tiny, heavy.
"But all in all, you can have a swing Jive or a high jump. You had the taste of the jive, which was nice to see."
Strictly Come Dancing to have a schedule change in the coming weeks
The Strictly quarter-final is set to air on a different day than expected.
Because of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the iconic dance competition’s quarter-final is being moved forward a day.
Now, instead of airing on December 3, the celebs will take to the ballroom on Friday, December 2.
When Tyler opened up about his Strictly journey
Following his elimination this evening, Tyler West opened up about his time on the show.
Speaking to the judges he said: “This show has changed my life in the sense it’s given me confidence, a new-found family, every dancer, everyone in hair and make-up, costume.
“The judges, it’s been amazing to dance in front of you every week, I genuinely mean that.”
Fleur East tells Graham Norton Strictly ‘has done wonders for her marriage’ (2/2)
Fleur East Told Graham Norton that she has had the opposite experience of the so-called Strictly ‘curse.’
She said: “The show’s been a blessing for my marriage, it’s been great.
“We’ve been together for 12 years and how often in your marriage do you dress up and look different every week, and get to do all these sexy dances in front of your husband?
“After the Argentine tango it was like we got married again! It was wonderful.”
The ‘Strictly curse’ has seen several relationships form over the years between celebrities and their professional dance partners.
Fleur East tells Graham Norton Strictly ‘has done wonders for her marriage’ (1/2)
Fleur East said performing on Strictly Come Dancing each week sporting glamorous outfits has been “wonderful” for her marriage of 12 years.
The singer and radio DJ scored the first 40 on the BBC dancing competition on Saturday alongside her partner Vito Coppola, after performing her couple’s choice dance at Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom.
East, 35, said she channelled her inner Destiny’s Child during the TV special as she danced to a megamix of songs by the 90s US girl group to land the top mark of the series.
Speaking about her perfect score on The Graham Norton Show, she said: “It is the most iconic week of the show and to get there and score so well was incredible.
“Especially as it has been rough being in the dance off twice and having lots of harsh criticism.”
