STRICTLY star Chris Robshaw’s wife has taken a swipe at “experienced dancers” on the show.
The former England rugby star, 39, and pro dancer Nadiya Bychkova performed the Samba to Unbelievable by EMF on Saturday’s first live show.
Love Island star Amber Gill said said experienced dancers on the show is ‘unfair’[/caption]
Chris’s wife Camilla Kerslake agreed with Amber and said the disparity was ‘wild’[/caption]
The pair found themselves second to last on the leaderboard with a total of 14 points awarded by the judges.
They narrowly missed the last position, with entertainment reporter Ross King finding himself at the bottom with just 10 points.
It comes after Strictly has faced criticism for signing up West End star Amber Davies and Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope who have previous dance experience.
Chris’ wife Camilla Kerslake insisted it was “unfair” as she replied to a comment on social media.
Love Island‘s Amber Gill wrote on Instagram: “Unpopular opinion: I think having people with so much dance experience is unfair.”
Camillia was quick to respond, writing: “The experience differences are absolutely wild. Definitely.”
Just days ago, Chris, who has two kids with opera singer Camilla, insisted he has no fear at all his marriage could be in jeopardy.
In fact, he said he will be pleased if he sets tongues wagging by performing steamy routines with Ukrainian beauty Nadiya, 36.
He said: “I’m not worried about the Strictly Curse.
“If people think there’s something going on between us, we must be doing something right.
“It means we’ve managed to create a sense of chemistry for the show, and we are performing well.
“Nadiya and I are a team, both totally focused on the dancing and giving it our all.
“Plus, Camilla and I are solid, she’s incredibly supportive, and we have a lot of trust in our marriage. Family is everything to me.”
Chris admits he “hit the jackpot” by being put with Nadiya, who at 5ft 8in will not be too dwarfed by her 6ft 2in dance partner.
He says: “She’s a world champion, a top athlete, and I massively respect her. It’s just down to me to deliver the rest — so no pressure.
“We are a team, and we want to head in the same direction — and that is hopefully not in the bottom two.”
On Saturday’s show, viewers were left shocked after former Lioness turned sports journalist Karen Carney, 38, emerged as the surprise leader.
Karen and professional dance partner Carlos Gu closed out the show with a Jive.
Head judge Shirley Ballas commented: “It was just sensational. Best dance of the night for me.”
Karen’s scored 31 points, putting her at the top of the leaderboard.
West End star Amber Davies was a late signing after she replaced Dani Dyer[/caption]
Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope has also had previous dance experience[/caption]
