Brendan Cole calls out Angela Rippon for "worst ever dance"
Former Strictly Come Dancing pro, Brendan Cole, has criticized the show's decision to keep Angela Rippon on the competition after her "worst ever dance" performance. Cole, who appeared on the BBC One dance competition from 2004 to 2018, claimed that Adam Thomas's rumba was better than Rippon's waltz, despite her receiving a higher score. He expressed his disappointment with Rippon's timing and footwork, stating that she didn't perform as well as she did in her previous performances.
Controversy over Angela Rippon's scores
Some viewers have accused the judges of "overmarking" Angela Rippon in order to keep her on the show for longer. Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas, who landed second from bottom on the scoreboard, was eliminated from the competition after failing to impress the judges during the dance-off against Rippon. Frustrated fans believe that Rippon's high scores have impacted other contestants' placements and have expressed their dissatisfaction with the judges' leniency.
Adam Thomas battles rheumatoid arthritis
Adam Thomas, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, faced additional challenges during his time on Strictly Come Dancing. He revealed that his illness caused him to miss both work and training, and even forced him to withdraw from the show's spin-off program, It Takes Two, last month. Despite these setbacks, Thomas expressed surprise at having lasted in the competition for as long as he did.
