Saturday night’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing surprised viewers as the show’s judges took the stage for a karaoke performance. Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke showcased their singing talents by covering “It Must Have Been Love” by Roxette. This rendition coincided with the performance of contestant Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and his partner Karen Hauer, who danced a Rumba to the same classic.
Viewer Reactions to the Judges’ Karaoke
The judges’ karaoke attempt received mixed reviews from fans of the BBC show. Many were not impressed with their singing skills, with one viewer quipping on X, “This ain’t Strictly Come Karaoke.” Another expressed their dissatisfaction, stating, “Please never let the judges sing again thank you.”
Mixed Feedback
- Some viewers found the karaoke performance amusing, remarking it was “interesting.”
- Others took to social media to joke, “That was the worst celebrity karaoke since they decided to do a celebrity version of The X Factor.”
- Certain fans, however, enjoyed the segment, asking for “Judges doing karaoke every week please.”
Host Tess Daly introduced the segment, emphasizing the song’s dual significance as both a Rumba choice and a popular karaoke track. The judges participated enthusiastically, singing along and encouraging audience engagement.
Competition Highlights
As the competition progresses, two celebrities have already exited the dance floor. Thomas Skinner, initially paired with pro dancer Amy Dowden, was the first contestant eliminated after the inaugural week. Similarly, presenter Ross King faced elimination alongside his partner Jowita Pryzstal following a dance-off after their Paso Doble to the Thunderbirds Are Go theme.
Strictly Come Dancing continues to air on BBC One, with viewers eager to see who will emerge victorious in this season’s dance competition.
