Strictly fans are left fuming over a couple’s score as they insist the judges have a ‘vendetta’ against them
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Strictly fans are left fuming over a couple’s score as they insist the judges have a ‘vendetta’ against them

Strictly Come Dancing fans were furious on Saturday when they slammed the points awarded to a loved-up couple.

Viewers of the BBC One show complained that the judges were too harsh while others argued they had a “vendetta” against certain pairings.

Some fans have been worried that Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola might not make it to the next show, after receiving some “unfair” points.

Despite impressing the pros week after week, supporters of the Miranda star fear her luck may have run out.

Sarah and her partner Vito performed a Charleston to Popular from Wicked for Musicals Week and were praised by the judges.

Motsi Mabuse said it was “a definite yes”, complimenting the pair’s “incredible” lift before adding that Sarah didn’t miss a beat and set the standard for the others.

Strictly fans are left fuming over a couple’s score as they insist the judges have a ‘vendetta’ against them

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left furious on Saturday after hearing the score for Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola

Despite impressive week after week, supporters of the Miranda star fear her luck may have run out after failing to pick up a top ten from Craig Revel-Horwood despite positive feedback

Despite impressive week after week, supporters of the Miranda star fear her luck may have run out after failing to pick up a top ten from Craig Revel-Horwood despite positive feedback

Sarah and her partner Vito performed a Charleston to Popular from Wicked for Musicals Week and were showered with praise from the judges

Sarah and her partner Vito performed a Charleston to Popular from Wicked for Musicals Week and were showered with praise from the judges

Even the famously tough Craig complimented the actress, saying: “Bravo!”.

But when the scores came in, both Motsi and Craig gave the duo nines while Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke awarded them tens.

And viewers took to social media to share their frustration, writing that Motsi and Craig were playing favorites and that other dancers were being over-marked.

One person wrote: “No witch costumes available for Motsi then shame would have suited her based on tonight’s score for Sarah and Vito #Strictly.”

While another said: ‘Looks like I’m the only person who thought Sarah and Vito’s dance was the best of the night. We can all see that JB is the judges’ favorite for this series.

Someone else complained about Motsi putting Sarah down, writing: ‘Oh so you have your 10 paddle then Motsi She clearly doesn’t like Sarah and Vito wishes she would stop making it obvious who she wants to win. Craig and Shirley both had problems with the Argentine tango but what a surprise Motsi thought it was perfect.’

A third wrote: ‘Over the last few weeks Motsi has got the feeling Motsi doesn’t like Sarah? The last few dances have been pure class and beautiful to watch but Motsi sounded dismissive and underlined IMO. Surprised as she is normally one of my favorite judges..Is there beef?’

Others said: ‘Sarah gets robbed every week on this, it’s a joke’; “The way Craig chooses to wrap Pete in cotton wool for liking the musical but then couldn’t wait to criticize ‘Chris & Sarah’; ‘Would it kill them to give Sarah 40???’

Despite positive feedback, when the scores came in, both Motsi and Craig gave the duo nines while Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke gave them ten

Despite positive feedback, when the scores came in, both Motsi and Craig gave the duo nines while Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke gave them ten

And viewers took to social media to share their frustration, writing that Motsi and Craig were playing favorites and that other dancers were being over-marked

And viewers took to social media to share their frustration, writing that Motsi and Craig were playing favorites and that other dancers were being over-marked

Strictly Come Dancing Week 11: Leaderboard

1. JB Gill and Lauren Oakley – 39

2. Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola – 38

3. Tasha Ghorui and Aljaz Skorjanec – 38

4. Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe – 32

5. Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell – 32

6. Pete Wicks and Jowita Przysta¿ – 26

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And the fans’ complaints come after viewers criticized the referees for “constantly marking down” Jamie Borthwick earlier in the competition.

The EastEnders actor, 30, sent fans into overdrive after performing a Foxtrot with pro partner Michelle Tsiakkas to Ben E King’s classic Stand By Me.

Despite many viewers fawning over the soap star’s dancing, Jamie was again heavily criticized by the judges – prompting some to accuse the panel of ‘favouritism’.

Commenting on Jamie’s routine before the vote, judge Anton Du Beke said: “Right arm is terrible.”

And Craig Revel Horwood certainly didn’t hold back when he added: “There were times when it looked like you were wearing a necklace. It continues to contain the dancing.

Meanwhile, head judge Shirley Ballas also corrected the actor on the chin position, with the pair receiving a total of 32 points.

And sadly, it was the end of the road for the actor and his dance partner who stormed out after being pitted against Montell Douglas in the dance off.

Craig Revel Horwood Vito Coppola