Craig Revel Horwood calls for BBC Strictly star's disqualification over rule breach
- Craig Revel Horwood called for disqualification of Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal for using illegal lifts in their Strictly Come Dancing performance.
- Shirley Ballas noted the lifts but expressed a willingness to overlook them, leading to viewer backlash regarding judging inconsistencies.
- The contrasting opinions from the judges fueled a discussion about fairness and consistency in the competition.
In the latest episode of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, judge Craig Revel Horwood criticized contestants Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal for incorporating 'illegal' lifts into their Rumba performance, which should typically adhere to certain dance style rules. The routine, danced to Oasis's 'Don't Look Back In Anger,' ignited a debate among the judges, with Horwood calling for potential disqualification due to the violation of dance protocols. While fellow judge Shirley Ballas acknowledged the lifts, she expressed willingness to overlook them, highlighting a disparity in judging standards. This inconsistency sparked outrage among viewers, who took to social media to voice their frustrations, suggesting that had the couple been different contestants, the lifts would have been harshly penalized. Overall, Wicks managed to score 22 out of 40 for his performance, but the judges' varying reactions raised questions about fairness and consistency in judging on the show.