BBC viewers have expressed their outrage over the results of the first Strictly Come Dancing elimination this series, with one of the show's professional dancers making a significant remark on social media. Sunday night saw 24-year-old Tom Dean bidding farewell as the first contestant eliminated from Strictly. The decision followed a split amongst the judges over who to send home between Tom and actress Toyah Wilcox .
While Anton Du Beke was in favour of keeping Tom in the competition, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood opted to save Toyah, leaving Shirley Ballas with the casting vote. Ultimately, Shirley chose to keep 66-year-old Toyah in the contest, causing Tom to exit. This verdict has sparked uproar among fans, prompting accusations of a 'fix' on the show.
Disappointed viewers took to Twitter to voice their discontent, with one writing: "Absolute fix. They obviously have some deal to give Neil more air time this year. Poor Tom.
Not on at all", reports the Mirror . Another stated: "Tom has been robbed!! Toyah was by far the worse dancer!!! Absolute Fix." Additionally, another tweet read: "Jeez.
First week and already a disgraceful decision. Wasn't your fault Tom." Another fan expressed disagreement with the evening's result , saying: "Totally disagree with the decision this evening.
Tom was far better," meanwhile, a comment from another viewer read: "Actually gutted Tom left #Strictly, his week 1 dance was the best of the night - the chemistry between the two of them wa.