FORMER Strictly star Dan Walker has suggested that the BBC show is fixed, after his ex-professional partner, Nadiya Bychokova and her celebrity, Olympic gold medallist, Tom Dean were the first to be voted off. The swimming ace found himself in the dance-off with singer Toyah Wilcox, but after the panel was initially divided, head judge Shirley Ballas chose to save Toyah in last night's elimination. 5 News anchor and presenter Dan Walker has spoken of his disappointment at last nights result Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 5 Dan was partnered with Nadiya in 2021 finishing in fifth place Credit: BBC But now Channel 5 news anchor Dan, who competed on the show in 2021, has branded the decision, “messed up.
” In a candid post he said: "What just happened on Strictly feels a bit messed up," He said: "Tom Dean's departure will go down as one of THE early shocks. Lovely bloke who really could have become a great dancer. He looked like he was loving every second of it and Nadiya Bychokova looked like she loved teaching him.
" The news man was obviously disappointed on behalf of his former partner with whom he has remained friends since he appeared on the show, finishing in 5 th place. read more about Dance Ditch Strictly pro Nadiya will QUIT show predict fans after shock elimination results blow Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova 'not ready to talk' after shock elimination He continued: "I’m not an expert - and I’m happy for someone to explain - but how he lost that dance off.