Strictly fans claim Will and Dianne's quickstep was undermarked

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 19:53 · Archive

Strictly Come Dancing fans say Will and Dianne's quickstep in week seven was unfairly scored at 29 by the judges.

In week seven of Strictly Come Dancing, Will and Dianne performed a quickstep to This Love by Maroon 5 and received a total score of 29 from the judges. The couple were marked 6 by Craig Revel Horwood, 7 by Shirley Ballas, and 8 each by Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse.

Fans took to social media to express their views on the scoring. One viewer said the couple not reaching 30 was 'a disgrace', adding they were disappointed but 'not surprised because the judges are on another planet'. Another questioned Craig Revel Horwood's mark of 6, calling it 'unfair'. A third fan asked whether they were 'delusional' or if Will had 'seriously' been undermarked.

Other viewers praised the performance. One said they loved the quickstep and described the partnership as something they enjoyed watching each week, suggesting Will could be called 'a ballroom boy'.

How it is being reported

• Strictly Come Dancing fans say couple's score was 'unfair' and 'undermarked'Strictly Come Dancing fans have said Will and Dianne's quickstep was undermarked by the judges and that their score was "unfair".Whitehaven News · 7 Nov, 19:16
• Strictly Come Dancing fans say couple's score was 'unfair' and 'undermarked'Strictly Come Dancing fans have said Will and Dianne's quickstep was undermarked by the judges and that their score was "unfair".Westmorland Gazette · 7 Nov, 19:16
• Strictly Come Dancing fans say couple's score was 'unfair' and 'undermarked'Strictly Come Dancing fans have said Will and Dianne's quickstep was undermarked by the judges and that their score was "unfair".NW Evening Mail · 7 Nov, 19:16
• Strictly Come Dancing fans say couple's score was 'unfair' and 'undermarked'Strictly Come Dancing fans have said Will and Dianne's quickstep was undermarked by the judges and that their score was "unfair".Cumberland News · 7 Nov, 19:16

In this story: Will · Dianne · Craig Revel Horwood · Shirley Ballas · Anton Du Beke · Motsi Mabuse · Strictly Come Dancing · BBC

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