After Lewis Cope’s latest performance on Strictly Come Dancing, viewers expressed significant concerns regarding the judges’ feedback and scoring. The actor and his partner, Katya Jones, are among the top contenders in this year’s competition.
Performance Overview
During the Halloween special, Lewis achieved the highest score of the series. However, on the recent live show held on December 6, he appeared to falter, leading to an emotional response where he apologized to Katya. This episode marked the quarter-final stage of the popular BBC One dance series.
Judges’ Reception
The latest theme for the ballroom was Musicals Week, featuring five remaining couples. Lewis and Katya performed a salsa to “Dance At The Gym” from West Side Story. Following their performance, they received a mixed reception from the judges, earning a score of 35 points.
- Judging Feedback:
- Shirley Ballas commented that it “wasn’t your best dance, for me, by far.”
- Craig Revel Horwood echoed this sentiment, stating they had seen better performances.
- In contrast, Anton Du Beke praised their performance for its “incredible physicality.”
Controversy Over Scores
Despite the critical feedback, the couple still managed to secure competitive scores with eights and nines. This discrepancy sparked backlash from fans on social media who questioned the fairness of the judges’ comments compared to the scores given.
- A selection of viewer reactions included:
- “I’m sorry but the judges’ comments gotta start matching the scores.”
- “If anyone else got those comments, it’s 7s and 8s, but Lewis gets 3 9s.”
- “How does that make sense?”
As the season progresses towards its grand finale on December 20, the expectations and scrutiny around the contestants continue to rise. Viewers are hopeful for clearer and more consistent judging as the competition intensifies.
