During the tense semi-final of Strictly, professional dancer Dianne Buswell made a comment that sparked controversy among fans. After performing a passionate Paso Doble with Bobby, Dianne shared her thoughts on why she believes he deserves a place in the final.
Fans speculate a hidden meaning in Dianne's words
Dianne began by praising their competitors for their efforts before shifting the focus to her dance partner. She stated, "He also started from zero. He came to me with no dance experience. He's only 20 years old, which blows my mind every single day."
Some eagle-eyed viewers noticed that Dianne's comment about Bobby's lack of dance experience might be a subtle dig at contestant Layton Williams. Layton has faced criticism for having prior dance training, leading some fans to question the fairness of the competition.
Viewers react to Dianne's comment
The Strictly audience took to social media to share their thoughts on Dianne's statement. One person tweeted, "Ohhh Dianne has thrown in a 'came to me with no dance experience,' loving this tonight!" Another supporter wrote, "Well said Dianne. Bobby has no dance experience and has been on a brilliant journey." A third viewer added, "Making the point about dance experience…"
This incident follows the controversy surrounding judge Motsi Mabuse, who some Strictly fans accused of showing favoritism towards Layton. The debate over fairness in the competition continues to captivate the show's loyal audience.
