Former Strictly Pro Slams Judges' 'Off the Chart Wrong' Scoring, Calls it an 'Injustice'

Brendan Cole criticizes judges' scoring on Strictly Come Dancing

Brendan Cole, a former professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, has voiced his disapproval of the way judges have been scoring contestants this season. Speaking at the Pride of Britain Awards, Cole called the judges' scores "off the chart wrong" and suggested that he is watching a completely different show than the judges.

Judges accused of scoring bad performances highly

Cole went on to state that he believes the judges have been awarding high scores to poor performances, which he labeled an "injustice." He emphasized the importance of being critical and encouraging, adding that giving a high mark to a bad number can lead to someone going home unfairly.

The controversy of early perfect scores

Furthermore, Cole expressed his disagreement with the judges giving out perfect scores of 10 in the first three weeks of the show. While he acknowledged the talent of this season's cast, he joked that he has never been a fan of a 10 unless he received one himself.

Strictly needs a range of contestants, says Cole

Despite his critique, Cole acknowledged that the standard of the show remains high and praised the range of contestants on this year's season. He noted the exceptional performers like Layton Williams and the unexpected talents that have emerged, highlighting the importance of having a diverse range of people on Strictly Come Dancing.

Brendan Cole reveals behind-the-scenes story

In addition to his criticism of the judges, Cole previously stated that his notorious bad boy persona on Strictly was a narrative pushed by BBC bosses. He clarified that while he was portrayed as competitive, much of it was due to editing.