Two-faced hypocrite Shirley Ballas should be kicked off Strictly – not Pete Wicks. But we all know why she voted him out…

As a longtime Strictly Come Dancing enthusiast and former dance instructor myself, I wholeheartedly agree with the author’s perspective. The recent elimination of Pete Wicks was undoubtedly an unfair decision that overlooked the spirit and essence of the show.

It seems more appropriate that reality TV star Pete Wicks wasn’t eliminated from Strictly, but rather head judge Shirley Ballas who was the one to leave. Currently, she appears to be the weakest element in the dance competition.

It was clear to hardcore devotees that when Pete found himself in the dance-off this past weekend, the judges would eliminate him regardless of his performance quality, and this was so even though he has a vast following.

Once more, Shirley and judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke opted to save their preferred contestant, Tasha Ghouri from Love Island. Despite having ballet lessons as a youngster and earning a first-class honours degree in Dance Performance at the Creative Academy in Berkshire.

Based on her resume, she has previously participated in significant dance competitions, with a focus on ‘commercial’ dance – a widely recognized style that is often showcased in music videos and live performances during music tours.

Essentially, Pete was a total dance novice prior to joining Strictly, embodying the very essence of the show’s initial pledge: to introduce dance newbies to the enchantment of ballroom dancing.

Even though Shirley encouraged Pete by saying he embodied the essence of the competition and should continue to put his best effort forward without giving up – thus earning him the title of “Mr Strictly Come Dancing” – it appeared that the judges remained resolute in their decision to eliminate him.

Why then did she vote to get rid of him in favour of a woman who was already a professional dancer?

Shirley symbolizes a deep-rooted issue in current Strictly, as she seems to favor professionals over the original amateurs that once gave it its charm – such as the inaugural winner Natasha Kaplisky, who was entirely inexperienced.

I blame all the judges but especially Shirley who has come to believe she is the star of the show.

It appears she overlooks the fact that it’s us, the spectators and supporters, who hold the power to determine the dancers’ destiny.

On Sunday, Katie Hind, head of showbusiness at The Mail, disclosed that the judges on Strictly felt quite upset because the more skillful celebrity dancers were getting eliminated by a large number of voters, while those with less talent continued to stay due to the public’s votes.

It became clear that they had some reservations as Pete Wicks and the first visually impaired participant, comedian Chris McCausland, advanced to the semifinals on the program. They began to suspect that Strictly might no longer be primarily about dance, but more about a ‘popularity contest’.

As a lifestyle advisor, I’d like to express a different perspective: It seems that some people believe the success of a reality show is solely determined by viewer votes, but I argue otherwise. While it’s true that production companies and broadcasters like the BBC do benefit financially from the viewers’ participation through voting, there are more substantial factors to consider when evaluating a show’s worth.

What out-of-touch snobs these judges have become, sneering at dance novices Pete and Chris.

An insider tried to explain it from the judges point of view: ‘They are dancers and choreographers. Their entire careers – and lives – have been about being the best and the very best of dancing.

It’s quite disheartening to observe the performance turning into a popularity contest, instead of appreciating the dancers’ skills.

Instead of being nearly as disheartening, it could be described as less cheerful, observing the judges who favor seasoned dancers, granting them ideal-10 surfboards with a hint of contempt, while simultaneously lowering scores for beginners.

As an ardent enthusiast, I can’t help but share my excitement and concern about the latest developments in our beloved show. From what I’ve gathered from reliable sources within the BBC, it seems that those in charge are in a bit of a pickle due to concerns over the dancing this season. The quality, they say, has stirred up quite a crisis. Instead, we might be witnessing a final where the celebrities, who people genuinely want to see, are shining brighter than the dance moves themselves.

But that’s surely the whole point of the show: viewers voting for the dancers they want.

It’s possible that Shirley is worried about being eliminated from Strictly by BBC executives. This might explain her choice of increasingly extravagant costumes, such as emulating singer Cher. Additionally, there seems to be a pattern of suggestive comments; for example, after Pete Wicks danced in tight pants, she responded with: “I don’t think I’ll forget this evening for the rest of my life, darling.

She’s around sixty-five years old, you should know that, whereas Pete is only thirty-six. It’s not exactly an effective strategy to revive a program that’s seen a significant drop in its audience numbers.

Following the dramatic allegations made by actress Amanda Abbington against Giovanni Pernice, it’s time for our beloved show to take a moment of tranquility. This pause will allow us to refocus and return to its core values, namely transforming awkward newcomers into elegant swans, as originally promised.

The Strictly judges’ decision to eliminate Pete Wicks may have missed the mark for the homes of over six million viewers this year. This is a decline from 10.2 million in 2020 and 13.1 million in 2017, when Shirley Ballas, now earning an astounding £500,000 per series, took charge.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but feel that the decision-makers at the BBC must have run the numbers. It seems quite unfair that Pete, rather than the individual who oversaw an unprecedented drop in viewership for what was once the crown jewel of BBC’s Saturday night programming, was the one to be eliminated from Strictly this year.

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2024-12-10 15:03