STRICTLY viewers have slammed the judges ‘diabolical’ scoring after Thomas Skinner’s Paso Doble dance.
Thomas, 34, who confessed to The Sun on Sunday that he had an affair, has been partnered with Welsh dance pro Amy Dowden.
Strictly viewers have slammed the judges ‘diabolical’ scoring after Thomas Skinner’s Paso Doble dance[/caption]
Thomas kicked off his paso doble routine in spectacular fashion, carrying a dazzling Amy onto the dance floor[/caption]
Thomas kicked off his paso doble routine in spectacular fashion, carrying a dazzling Amy onto the dance floor.
But the sparkles failed to distract some judges as they were left far from impressed by the performance.
Anton Du Beke commented: “I need a bit more next week.”
Craig Revel Horwood said: “It was very square, flat and stumpy and it was more tin soldier than it was matador. It wasn’t for me at all.”
Motsi Mabuse pointed out: “What we needed was more shaping.”
Shirley Ballas chimed in: “I was quite impressed, well done.”
However while Craig scored him a 2, Motsi scored him a 4. Shirley scored him a 5., and Anton scored him a 5 giving him an overall score of 16.
Viewers flooded social media with comments about the judges being too easy on the newcomer.
Taking to X, one wrote: “Thomas skinner only being 1 point behind Balvinder is actually diabolical #strictly.”
“Strictly you have Balvinda who’s amazing, then you get Thomas who’s not, but gets 5s whatever judges!!!” said another unhappy fan.
Another added: “Shirley giving Thomas more than Balvinder, someone make that make sense.”
While a fourth said: “Anton thinking Amber Davies was only 1 point better than Thomas Skinhead Skinner is asinine to me.”
Just days before last night’s show, Thomas said: I’m absolutely buzzing about Strictly.
“I’ve been working so hard with Amy and enjoying dancing more than I thought.
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“l’ve fallen in love with the dancing and I have definitely improved.
“I’m looking forward to the live show and showing the public how hard I’ve been working. I’m feeling happy, positive and confident.”
Thomas has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons after admitting he cheated on wife Sinéad just weeks after their wedding in May 2022.
But the reality TV star insisted his marriage is “stronger than ever” and was all about family values last week as Amy joined them for dinner.
He declared he was determined to make it far in the competition, saying: “I am not letting Amy down, I am gonna work so hard and can’t wait for you to all see my live dance this Saturday night.”
But viewers have voiced their sympathy for Amy after she was partnered with Thomas amid his off-screen controversies.
But tough Amy, who has overcome breast cancer, has vowed to make a success of Thomas on the dancefloor.
Thomas has declared that he is going to work so hard with Amy[/caption]
