Viewers of Strictly Come Dancing are convinced that Angela Rippon, the show's oldest contestant at 79, was unhappy with the criticism she received from the judges regarding her performance. Fans took to Reddit and Twitter to discuss Rippon's reaction to the feedback, with some suggesting that she appeared unable to handle the critiques. Others argued that the judges had been too lenient in their scoring of Rippon, impacting the rankings of other contestants on the leaderboard.
Unimpressed by criticism
Strictly fans believe that Angela Rippon was displeased with the judges' comments about her dance moves. According to one Reddit user, the judges finally realized they could give Rippon a good score while still offering constructive critiques. Another fan observed that Rippon seemed to dislike the criticism, while a third described her as "incredulous." A fourth fan noted that it was necessary for Rippon to receive criticism at this stage of the competition.
Lenient scoring
Some viewers have accused the judges of overmarking Rippon in previous episodes. This criticism came after Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas received a lower score for his rumba compared to Rippon's waltz, despite being ranked higher on the leaderboard. Frustrated fans argue that if the judges had scored Rippon more accurately, Thomas may have avoided the dance-off. The leniency in scoring for Rippon has raised questions about fairness and the impact on other contestants.
The oldest contestant
Angela Rippon, a former newsreader, is the oldest contestant to compete on Strictly Come Dancing. She is partnered with professional dancer Kai Widdrington. Some fans feel that the judges should consider how they would critique a younger contestant performing the same dance. This raises concerns about the equal playing field for all participants.
