Strictly Come Dancing fans erupted in fury after the semi-final results leaked online before Sunday's official broadcast. The spoiler revealed which celebrity contestant failed to secure a spot in next week's grand finale, triggering widespread outrage from viewers who believe the public voting has repeatedly failed this series.
The leak occurred after the four remaining couples each performed two routines in the penultimate week of competition. Someone in the audience disclosed the elimination decision immediately following the live performance, allowing the results to spread across social media hours before the Sunday evening broadcast.
Karen Carney and partner Carlos Gu topped the leaderboard with a combined score of 78 points, earning 39 for each of their two routines. Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin finished second with 77 points total, achieving a perfect 40 for their Couple's Choice dance. George Clarke and Alexis Warr claimed third place with 72 points, while Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon landed in the bottom two with 70 points.
Fan backlash
The Mirror reported viewers expressed devastation over the elimination outcome. "I'm absolutely devastated," one fan wrote. Another declared: "The public have got it wrong repeatedly this year..." A third viewer stated bluntly: "Absolutely the wrong decision."
Some fans saw competitive potential in the result. "It sets up what could be the closest final in years!" one viewer remarked.
Producers film the results show directly after the live Saturday performance but don't air it until Sunday evening. This scheduling gap creates a window for audience members to leak outcomes, frustrating viewers who want to experience the elimination reveal unspoiled.
Presenter departures
The leak comes as the show faces another significant change. Presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced in October that this series would be their last hosting Strictly Come Dancing.
Sources report Daly worries about securing future work after her departure. "She's hoping to focus on her brands, but brands need the TV shows to stay interested. Claudia will be absolutely fine as she's the flavour of the month, but Tess is worried." an insider told Express.co.uk. Daly is considering stepping back to dedicate more time to her family as her husband Vernon expands his professional commitments.
Strictly Come Dancing continues every weekend on BBC One.
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
