Sunday night's episode of Strictly Come Dancing saw an unexpected twist during its results show. As host Claudia Winkleman checked in with the celebs and their dance professionals for a sneak peek at next week's performances, she sparked a comical moment with pro Nikita Kuzmin and Olympian Sam Quek . Claudia teased: "You've got a great song next week!" leading Nikita to proudly announce they'd be grooving to a Samba set to Shakira.
His impromptu rendition of Hips Don't Lie mashed up with Whenever, Wherever had Claudia stepping in to correct him, saying: "Nikita, I love you so much but it was the other Shakira song...
" leaving Nikita hilariously embarrassed as he covered his face, triggering laughter among everyone present. Further fun ensued as Nikita fumbled with the real track intended for their routine, prompting even more giggles before Claudia again chimed in with a warm: "I love you..
." and fellow stars jokingly apologised on behalf of Shakira. Responding to the jovial mishap, Claudia reassured everyone, "It's okay, she's super busy, that'll do!" Viewers were in stitches after the hilarious blunder aired on Strictly, as they hurried to Twitter, now X, to share their amusement.
Tweets flooded in with one viewer exclaiming: "Omfg I am absolutely CRYING at Nikita singing the wrong shakira song absolute SCENES in the Clauditorium tonight #Strictly", another chimed in with: "Not Nikita singing the wrong Shakira song #strictly", someone else flagged: "how did nikita get the w.
