STRICTY Come Dancing fans have hit out at the judges and branded them “unfairly harsh” for their scoring of Balvinder Sopal.
The EastEnders actress saw her dance fall flat on the contest with the judges giving more feedback than praise.
In particular, Shirley Ballas did not hold back when it came to giving her opinion as she told the actress her footwork was “not very good”.
A miffed looking Balvinder listened on with gritted teeth as Shirley shared her feedback, saying: “The footwork for me was by no means very good.
“I do believe Balvinder is going to go far, but she’s not if everything is pushy.”
Not holding back, she said: “I want [Balvinder] to learn something and pay attention to a heel turn.”
When it came to scoring, Craig and Motsi both opted for a seven but Shirley marked it down and offered a six.
Anton Du Beke also offered a six for the routine.
In comparison, Shirley marked Ross King, who has been described as this year’s ‘worst’ contestant, a mark of five.
It led fans to hit out at the scoring by claiming it was wildly unfair.
Writing on X, one fan said: “That was so unfairly harsh on Balvinder.”
Another added: “The way the judges spoke to Ross versus Balvinder is… odd? You’d think their scores would be opposite.”
A third penned: “This being said to Balvinder after Ross’ dance just infuriates me. CONSISTENCY PLEASE.”
Before a fourth went on to say: “Balvinder danced beautiful! Should’ve got 8s. So under marked.
“Love Balvinder. Would love her to win and Alex runner up.”
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 lineup
Strictly Come Dancing news and the latest line up
- Nitro from Gladiators AKA Harry Aikines-Aryeetey will be using his athletic prowess to try to win over the judges.
- Doctor Who and ER star Alex Kingston will be adding some drama.
- Chris Robshaw, former Harlequins and England rugby captain will be tackling the dance floor.
- EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki Panesar, has moved from Walford to the ballroom.
- Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis has landed on the show from Down Under.
- George Clarke, a YouTube star, will also be showing off his moves.
- Love Island winner Amber Davies joined as a last minute replacement after Dani Dyer pulled out with injury.
- La Voix is the first drag star to join the main series
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink swaps is football boots for dancing shoes.
- Ellie Goldstein is the first contestant with Down’s Syndrome to take part.
- Thomas Skinner is swapping the boardroom for ballroom dancing.
- I’m A Celeb winner Vicky Pattison has been announced.
- Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope was announced as the last contestant after Game Of Thrones star Kristian Nairn pulled out of the show before the launch date over medical reasons.
