STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have begged BBC bosses to come up with a way to stop spoilers from leaking online ahead of Sunday’s results show.
The results are pre-recorded after Saturday’s live show, and reveal which two acts landed in the bottom two – and who has gone home.
However, this does not air until the following evening, meaning that some viewers accidentally stumble across spoilers online due to leaks.
Ahead of this year’s series’ third live show, fed-up Strictly fans have taken to Twitter to beg bosses to put in extra measures.
One wrote: “They really just need to get rid of Sunday night and do a longer live show on a Saturday……half the time some muppet on here will just spoil it all for everyone.”
Another agreed: “I don’t know why they bother pretending that they hold the results show on a Sunday, we already know who has left before it airs. Just seems pointless.”
A third pointed out: “They only started doing Sundays to rival the X Factor who did it – so now that X Factor isn’t on anymore can they put the results back on Saturday again?! #Strictly.”
They have also suggested the results show is filmed live – which definitely wouldn’t be possible as contestant Dan Walker revealed earlier this week that he refuses to work on Sunday’s.
He explained: “I’ve always had that day as a family day. Sometimes, it’s been difficult, and some people find it peculiar that that’s the stance I’ve chosen to take.
“But it’s really important. I work a lot, so I have to make up for the fact that I’m not there. My faith is important to me. It’s what makes me tick. Having that time to rest, gain perspective and concentrate on the important things in life keeps me grounded.”
A source also told Daily Mail that his professional partner Nadiya Bychkova has had to make sure no rehearsals are scheduled for Sunday’s, sharing: “Dan’s religion is very important to him and he won’t be dancing on Sundays. It is a sacrifice he makes for his faith.
“While Nadiya will have to understand, the professional dancers become more competitive than the celebrities as the series draws to a close, the rivalry amongst them is huge.”
