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Strictly fans rage over unfair choreography critique
27 Sep
Summary
- Viewers questioned judges' critique of Cach Mercer's Quickstep routine.
- Judges criticized Cach Mercer's performance for street dance elements.
- Fans argued choreography is not the celebrity's fault.
During the inaugural live episode of the latest Strictly Come Dancing series, viewers voiced strong opinions regarding the judges' feedback for newcomer Cach Mercer. The 25-year-old reality personality performed a Quickstep with professional partner Maddie Ingoldsby, incorporating elements from his street dance background.
Judges, including Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke, offered critiques that focused on Cach's use of freestyle and street dance styles within the Quickstep routine. Revel Horwood noted, "Too much freestyle for me," while Mabuse acknowledged the need to learn ballroom rules.
However, many viewers took to social media to challenge the judges' assessments. They argued that it is unfair to critique celebrities for choreography, as these routines are developed in collaboration with professional dancers and choreographers. Fans pointed out that the responsibility for the choreography does not lie solely with the celebrity contestant.
Cach Mercer ultimately received a score of 20 points. The program this year is presented by Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays at 6:15 pm on BBC One.
