Shirley Ballas Under Fire
Strictly viewers are convinced that there is a brewing feud in the ballroom, as they claim head judge Shirley Ballas 'hates' one of the show's favorites. The 63-year-old diverged from popular opinion and the votes of the other judges by choosing to eliminate the contestant who was least expected to be voted out.
Controversial Elimination
Last night, tensions rose as Layton Williams, 29, and Angela Scanlon, 39, found themselves in a dance-off after landing in the bottom following the judges' scores and a public vote. Ultimately, Angela and her dance partner, Carlos, were sent home as the judges voted three to one in favor of saving Layton and Nikita.
Fans Cry Foul
Strictly fans took to social media to express their disbelief and frustration at Shirley Ballas' decision. Many believe that Shirley holds a personal bias against Layton, despite his strong performance. One fan tweeted, "Shirley's vote would have been for Angela & Carlos, her dance was wonderful in my opinion, but I think Layton was just a bit better." Another fan questioned Shirley's judgment, saying, "Shirley wanting to save Angela over Layton??? I swear she has one too many drinks before coming on set sometimes..."
Bigger Issues at Play?
Speculation around Shirley Ballas' alleged dislike for Layton Williams continues to grow. Fans believe that there may be an underlying issue causing Shirley to vote against Layton, despite his talent. One fan wrote, "Layton is wonderful and Shirley hates him, and we all know why, but neither he nor Angela should have been in the bottom two." Another fan expressed their confusion, stating, "Don't get me wrong, I love Angela & Carlos, but there's no way she was better than Layton. How can Shirley say she would've saved Angela when she made a mistake??"
Call for a Change
The frustration with Shirley Ballas' decision has led some fans to call for her departure from the show. One fan tweeted, "Hurry up Dancing With The Stars and snap Shirley up, please take her off our hands." It remains to be seen whether the controversy surrounding Shirley's vote will have any lasting impact on the show.
Shirley's Justification
Defending her vote, Shirley Ballas emphasized the importance of staying true to the character of the dance, timing, and quality. She stated, "It's important for me always when it comes to Ballroom and Latin is the character of the dance, that it's true to the dance, timing, and quality, and I would have voted for Angela and Carlos."
Viewer Consensus
Despite Shirley's justification, many fans still believe that Layton Williams performed better during the dance-off. The controversy surrounding his elimination has sparked a debate among Strictly viewers about the fairness of the judging process.
