Furious Strictly Come Dancing Fans Left Disappointed as Show Moment Vanishes

BBC Budget Cuts?

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing were left dismayed after a significant moment was reportedly "cut" from the latest semi-final episode. Viewers noticed a difference in this year's penultimate episode, leading them to question if the BBC had reduced the budget for the show.

A Missing Moment

During the semi-final, fans were disappointed to see that the finalists' moment on the balcony, where they would traditionally be announced, did not take place as in previous years. Typically, show hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman would reveal the finalists one-by-one as they stood atop the balcony overlooking the dancefloor.

Outraged Fans

Fans took to social media to express their annoyance and disappointment at the missing moment. Some suggested that the BBC's budget cuts were to blame for the change. Others simply wished that the tradition had been upheld.

Finalists Revealed

Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell, Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola, and Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin have all advanced to the final week of the contest. However, Annabel Croft's elimination sparked controversy as head judge Shirley Ballas found herself embroiled in a sexism row over her decision.

Shirley Ballas Under Fire

Shirley Ballas, who has been accused of marking down female contestants throughout the series, faced criticism for her decision to eliminate Annabel Croft. Despite praise for both couples, Shirley ultimately chose to save Bobby and Dianne due to a minor mistake made by the other pair.

Shirley's scoring and judging have previously come under scrutiny, as she gave lower scores to several female contestants earlier in the competition.