Viewers Point Fingers at Shirley Ballas
Strictly Come Dancing fans are up in arms, accusing judge Shirley Ballas of 'fixing' the popular show. The backlash came after viewers noticed that finalist Ellie Leach, 22, was the only contestant who hadn't been in a dance-off throughout the season.
Reddit Users Voice Their Discontent
Outraged fans took to Reddit to express their frustration with the judge's alleged favoritism. Some users speculated that Ellie and her professional partner, Vito Coppola, 31, had gained public support, which they believed influenced their success more than the judges' opinions.
Allegations of 'Playing Favorites'
According to one Reddit user, Motsi Mabuse, 42, and Shirley Ballas, 63, were accused of 'playing favorites' on the show. The user claimed that Motsi openly showed her preference for Layton, while Shirley appeared to be rooting for Bobby in the last two shows. They also suggested that Craig, another judge, expected more from Layton throughout the season.
Another user added, "Ellie was consistently in the top two every week, but during the final, the judges clearly favored her dancing. Craig even got emotional about her performance, despite being critical of Layton. Motsi and Shirley also showed their appreciation for all the contestants, but Anton seemed to be simply happy to be there."
Ellie Claims Victory in the Finale
On Saturday night, Ellie Leach was crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. The star celebrated her victory, hugging her trophy tightly as she was driven home with her supportive family.
It seems that the controversy surrounding Shirley Ballas's alleged favoritism has not dampened the excitement and joy of Ellie's well-deserved win.
