Strictly’s Shirley Ballas is slammed for ‘objectifying’ Pete Wicks as fans say she would be ‘sacked’ if she were a man
As a dedicated fan of Strictly Come Dancing, I must express my deep admiration for the captivating performances and the unique personalities that grace our screens every week. However, I find myself troubled by a recent incident involving Shirley Ballas’ comments towards contestant Pete Wicks during last weekend’s show.
Shirlie Ballas faced criticism for perceived objectification towards contestant Pete Wicks on Strictly Come Dancing, with comments suggesting she’d be dismissed by the BBC if a male judge held similar remarks.
On the recent weekend’s performance, the 64-year-old judge found himself quite captivated by Pete Wicks’ lively Cha Cha Cha dance set to the tune of “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred.
Previously known as a cast member on TOWIE (The Only Way is Essex), the 36-year-old entertainer donned snug pink pants for his energetic act, which included plenty of lively hip movements to delight the crowd.
After Pete’s performance, Shirley appeared a bit agitated and mentioned she needed to ‘compose herself’ as Anton Du Beke fanned her gently.
Conversely, some spectators criticized Shirley’s response, arguing that a male judge wouldn’t receive similar comments for a female competitor without facing criticism.
One Reddit user expressed a concern about the episode by saying: “#In fact, my main issue with tonight’s broadcast was the way Pete from Shirley was portrayed in a degrading manner.
Shaking my head, I firmly distance myself from such behavior: “I abhor reducing individuals, regardless of gender, to mere objects of attraction or desire. That’s not the way we conduct ourselves in our home.
As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but echo the sentiments of another fan: ‘Imagine if, instead of Shirley discussing a man’s chest muscles bouncing, we had Anton discussing a woman doing the same. It’s inconceivable that such a scenario wouldn’t spark immediate controversy.’
One viewer wrote: ‘If Shirley were a man she’d have been sacked by the BBC ten times over by now.’
Another responded to that comment and said: ‘She’d have 100% been cancelled.’
After Shirley made the choice to eliminate Shayne Ward, she has remained firm in her decision following a harsh backlash from some spectators, which she referred to as “vitriol.
In simpler terms, the lead judge of the BBC dance contest faced criticism from certain viewers as they labeled her as “unfair” or “unjust,” following her decision to advance opera singer Wynne Evans and his dance partner Katya Jones instead of Shayne in the competition.
At the Winter Gardens, while introducing her second work of fiction, Dance to the Death, Shirley confidently declared that she is completely committed to her choice and promised to carry on her judging role without any fear or bias.
She added: ‘The audiences at home see certain camera angles, with all the effects and things like leaves falling down on the screen.
However, from our judge’s perspective, we observe the dance floor objectively. We notice the intricate footwork, slight errors, and minor details such as landings, which significantly impact our judgement.
On X, previously known as Twitter, fans expressed their frustration by saying: “Shirley Ballas is just so infuriating! It’s acceptable to use words like ‘joyous’ when both dancers are performing similarly. But, it’s utterly confusing when she compares a gallop to the rumba – how can that be fair?
I hope the gentleman compares his car insurance next week. Without a doubt, Shayne was the superior dancer. Shirley and Anton seem to have a strong bias towards certain contestants.
If Shirley Ballas lacks impartiality, she should not serve as a judge, let alone the head judge. “Joyous” is an inadequate reason for salvation. Disappointing. #Strictly (paraphrased)
As a devoted admirer, let me rephrase that in a more conversational tone:
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2024-11-20 13:28