Former Strictly pro calls out 'most frustrating episode' in show’s history

Entertainment
8 Nov 2026 • 9:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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Former Strictly pro calls out 'most frustrating episode' in show’s history

  • Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse has criticised the show's judges, labelling a recent broadcast as the “most frustrating episode” in its history.
  • Mabuse claimed that “a lot of the celebrities were underscored” and urged the panel, which includes her sister Motsi, to offer clearer, constructive criticism.
  • TV personality Dani Dyer and partner Nikita Kuzmin topped the leaderboard with 36 points, while John Nellis and Cach Mercer were tied at the bottom with 26 points.
  • Viewers and commentators noted widespread disagreement among the judges, with Craig Revel Horwood accused of undermarking several contestants.
  • Actor Jaime Winstone automatically advanced to the next round following a torn abdominal muscle injury sustained during rehearsals.

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