Shirley Ballas accused of underscoring female dancers in new Strictly sexism row

Accusations of favouritism

Shirley Ballas, the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, is facing criticism over alleged favoritism towards male stars, with viewers accusing her of giving higher scores to men for dances that were not as technically impressive as those of the women.

Viewer backlash

Furious viewers took to social media to express their discontent, with some claiming that Ballas tends to pander to male contestants and criticize female dancers more harshly. Fans have called for her removal, citing what they perceive as a double standard in her judging.

Previous accusations and response

Earlier in the series, Ballas faced accusations of sexism when she sent home a female celebrity after a dance-off, prompting frustration among viewers who felt that her scoring led to the wrong contestants being in the bottom two. In response, Ballas emphasized the importance of the public vote in determining the outcome of the show.