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Strictly Come Dancing Bosses Blast 'Nonsense' Feud Rumours

Strictly Come Dancing Bosses Blast 'Nonsense' Feud Rumours

Strictly Come Dancing judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke Strictly Come Dancing bosses are hitting back at claims that a “feud” has broken out among the judging panel this year. Earlier this week, The Sun published an article alleging that an on-screen disagreement between Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas during last week’s live show was actually a symptom of “ behind-the-scene[s] tension between the pair”. Citing an undisclosed “source”, the tabloid alleged that the recent decision for alternating judges to have the deciding vote in dance-offs each week, rather than the responsibility falling solely to Shirley, had led to a “change in the power dynamic” and made things “awkward” between the Head Judge and long-serving panellist Craig. However, the BBC has dismissed this outright as “absolute nonsense”. “This story is absolute nonsense and it’s clear that the anonymous ‘source’ quoted in it has no inside knowledge of Strictly,” a spokesperson insisted in a statement issued to Metro . “Our judges are all on great terms and, while the casting vote is now shared between them, Shirley remains Strictly Come Dancing’s Head Judge.” The Strictly Come Dancing judges pictured together ahead of this year's series Shirley replaced Len Goodman as Strictly’s Head Judge in 2017, and in that time, has spoken openly about some of the abuse she’s faced on social media , particularly relating to decisions she’s made in the dance-off. The Sun previously claimed that Strictly’s new tweak, allowing a different member of the panel to have the final say over which celebrity goes home in a tie-break situation, was to “protect” Shirley. So far, two celebrities have been sent home from Strictly, with 13 pairs still in the competition ahead of Saturday night’s live show. This week will see both Ellie Goldstein and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink performing Couple’s Choice routines, while Amber Davies is set to deliver the first Argentine Tango of the series. Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday night at 6.30pm on BBC One. MORE STRICTLY: Strictly Frontrunner Lewis Cope Sets The Record Straight Over 'Professional' Dance Suggestion Strictly Bosses Address Claims Amber Davies Was Previously Rejected Due To Her Dance Experience Strictly Pro Nancy Xu Shares How She's Really Feeling About Not Having A Partner This Year