Former Strictly Star Claims Judges Pre-Plan Scores, Sparks Fix Row

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional, James Jordan, has alleged that the show's judges observe the rehearsals and plan their scores before the live show.

James Jordan, a former professional on the hit show Strictly Come Dancing, has caused controversy by claiming that the judges pre-plan their scores before the live show. The 45-year-old, who didn't agree with the scores given over the weekend, has added fuel to the ongoing fix row allegations surrounding the popular dance competition.

Fans React to Allegations of Fixing

Fans of the show have long suspected that there may be some behind-the-scenes manipulation happening. One viewer took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their disbelief, saying, "What the hell just happened, strictly come dancing is a fixed program." Another fan added, "Completely fixed...never watching again...Strictly Come Dancing is a joke." A third fan went on to describe the show as "fake & forced."

Controversial Elimination Sparks Outrage

Over the weekend, Eddie Kadi, 40, and Karen Hauer, 41, were eliminated from the competition after a dance-off with Zara McDermott, 26, and Graziano Di Prima, 29. Many fans were furious, believing that the wrong couple was sent home. One disgruntled viewer tweeted, "This makes a total mockery of a judging panel, the scores, a winner with a trophy! So unfair & so fixed..."

James Jordan's Critique

James Jordan is no stranger to critiquing the Strictly judges and their scores. He recently weighed in on the program's fix row, particularly after the announcement that West End theatre star Layton Williams, Waterloo Road's Adam Thomas, and EastEnders alum Nigel Harman had signed up for the show. Speaking on Hello's Strictly The Truth podcast, Jordan expressed his concerns about whether contestants are being judged solely based on their ballroom experience.