Anton Du Beke criticised over Strictly elimination comments
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 14:02 · Archive
Anton Du Beke faced criticism from viewers after his remarks when eliminating footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips from Strictly Come Dancing.
Anton Du Beke cast the deciding vote on Sunday to eliminate Shaun Wright-Phillips and Alexis Warr from Strictly Come Dancing. Wright-Phillips and Warr were in the dance-off against actress Jaime Winstone and her professional partner Carlos Gu. Judges Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse chose to save Winstone and Gu, while Shirley Ballas backed Wright-Phillips and Warr.
Before announcing his decision, Du Beke praised both couples, telling them they had danced 'so much better than Saturday night' and that they should 'both be delighted' with their performances. He then told Wright-Phillips: 'But alas, Shaun, your quest for professional dancing will have to wait a bit longer, because I'm going to save Jaime and Carlos.'
The comment prompted criticism from viewers on social media. Several questioned the phrasing of Du Beke's remarks, with one viewer saying 'Anton didn't have to say that comment' and another writing that he 'could've phrased that better'. Other social media users described his words as 'very unnecessary', 'just rude' and 'unnecessary and unkind'. One viewer expressed disappointment with how 'disrespectful' they felt Du Beke had been towards Wright-Phillips.
How it is being reported
- 'Unnecessary and unkind' Anton Du Beke called out amid move away from StrictlyAnton Du Beke has been called out for being "unnecessary and unkind" amid a move away from Strictly Come Dancing.Oxford Mail · 27 Oct, 13:30
- 'Unnecessary and unkind' Anton Du Beke called out amid move away from StrictlyAnton Du Beke has been called out for being "unnecessary and unkind" amid a move away from Strictly Come Dancing.Oxfordshire Guardian · 27 Oct, 13:30
In this story: Anton Du Beke · Shaun Wright-Phillips · Strictly Come Dancing · Jaime Winstone · Alexis Warr · Carlos Gu
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