Evidence of Bias?
Fans of the popular BBC dance competition, Strictly Come Dancing, are raising eyebrows over a comment made by contestant Bobby Brazier, which has sparked speculation that the show's bosses may have planned for another dancer to reach the final.
A Surprising Finalist
Brazier, a 20-year-old EastEnders star, has consistently impressed the judges and found himself near the top of the leaderboard throughout the competition. However, some fans believe that the BBC did not anticipate him making it all the way to the final.
A Replacement Dancer?
Nigel Harman, a Casualty actor, was originally slated to be in the final alongside Ellie Leach and Layton Williams. Unfortunately, Harman had to withdraw from the show due to an injury just a week before the semi-final. This has led fans to speculate that Brazier's upcoming showdance was originally choreographed with Harman in mind.
Clues in the Routine
In a recent interview on It Takes Two, Brazier and his partner Dianne Buswell discussed their upcoming showdance. Buswell teased that there would be a variety of dance styles, including ballroom, tap, and jazz. Tap, in particular, caught the attention of fans, as it is not a required dance style on the show and Brazier has no training in that area.
Unfair Advantage?
Fans argue that it may be unfair for Brazier to learn a new dance style in just one week, especially when his fellow contestants have not been asked to do the same. Some viewers took to social media to express their suspicions that the routine was originally meant for Harman, who has tap dancing experience.
Viewer Speculation
One viewer wrote online, "Surprised at that, especially if Bobby really is a 'never danced before' – seems a lot to ask to pick up some tap technique on top of everything else he has to learn and relearn this week." Another viewer added, "Now Nigel is not there they have palmed it off on Bobby." Several fans also noted that Harman's tap dancing background could explain the inclusion of tap in Brazier's routine.
The Showdance
Brazier will be performing his showdance to a La La Land medley, along with his couple's choice and his week 3 samba. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how he handles the tap portion of the routine.
