Strictly viewers were left baffled by unexpected changes in the running order during the recent Musicals Week special. The episode featured Cynthia Erivo, renowned for her role in “Wicked,” as a guest mentor.
Unexpected Running Order Changes
Fans observed that Karen Carney, initially set to perform fourth, was moved to seventh place. The anticipation for her Cha Cha Cha to “She’s a Lady” from “Miss Congeniality” intensified as she danced alongside her pro partner, Carlos Gu.
Before the live show, pro dancer Julian Caillon shared a blurry image of the lineup. However, viewers quickly noticed the alterations once the performances began. George Clarke, a YouTube star, had performed before Karen, but surprisingly, La Voix, from Drag Race, followed him instead.
Social Media Reactions
The show’s viewers turned to social media platform X to express their confusion. Comments included:
- “I wonder why they changed the order with Karen and Carlos and they weren’t in the Clauditorium.”
- “Why did we skip Karen and Carlos in the running order?”
Judges and Scores
Despite the chaotic start, Karen and Carlos managed to perform successfully but ended up scoring 25 points. The judging panel’s reactions added to the drama of the evening. Motsi Mabuse, caught off guard, nearly missed her cue while scoring. Her reaction of “Oh no” echoed the audience’s surprise as she hurriedly retrieved her scoring paddle. Craig Revel Horwood opened the scoring with a low 4, adding to the evening’s tension.
Leaderboard Results
After all performances concluded, Karen was positioned towards the bottom half of the leaderboard, tying for third from the bottom alongside Vicky Pattison. In contrast, former Emmerdale star Lewis Cope received the highest score of the night, achieving a perfect 10 for his Paso Doble, awarded by Motsi Mabuse.
Fans can continue to tune in to “Strictly,” which airs every Saturday on BBC One and iPlayer, for more thrilling performances and updates.
