Accusations of Favouritism
Strictly Come Dancing bosses faced accusations of favouritism after a tense exchange between contestant Bobby Brazier and head judge Shirley Ballas was edited out of Sunday night's results show. Onlookers at Blackpool Tower overheard Bobby, 20, admitting that he was "knackered" after ending up in the bottom two. Ballas advised him to "pull his socks up," but the line was cut from the final broadcast.
The Golden Boy?
Some viewers have accused the BBC of making Bobby their "golden boy." As the youngest contestant, there are concerns that the show's bosses are pushing him too hard. Last month, Bobby was at the center of a favoritism storm on the show, with ITV bosses also being accused of showing favoritism towards him.
Emotional Backstage Scene
According to a source, Bobby's dance partner Dianne Buswell was seen sobbing backstage after the tense exchange. The emotional scene was deemed too upsetting for a family show, leading to its removal from the broadcast.
Judges' Decision
Despite the tense moment, Bobby was ultimately saved by the judges, who chose to eliminate Angela Rippon instead. Shirley Ballas praised Bobby's jive and encouraged him to "get in a good head space and go for it."
Overall, the edited scene has raised questions about fairness and favoritism on Strictly Come Dancing. With Bobby being seen as a rising star at the BBC, it remains to be seen how his journey on the show will unfold.
