Strictly: Nikita Kuzmin criticised for ‘illegal lifts’ of Dani Dyer

• Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood criticised professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin for including illegal lifts in a routine with celebrity partner Dani Dyer.
• The couple performed a Paso Doble to Everybody Wants to Rule the World on Saturday 14 November.
• Horwood expressed dissatisfaction with the choreography, claiming it was littered with four massive illegal lifts and accusing Kuzmin of taking the mick.
• The judge reminded the dancers that one foot should remain on the floor at all times.
• Despite his criticism of the choreography, Horwood praised the couple's overall performance, saying they did a fantastic, fantastic job.

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Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood slams Nikita Kuzmin for ‘taking the mick’ with ‘illegal lifts’ of partner Dani Dyer