STRICTLY Come Dancing judges have come under fire this weekend after two dances have been deemed to be over-scored.
Week five of the dance competition saw the 12 remaining celebrities deliver their dance routines in a bid to take home the Glitterball trophy.
Now fans believe judges have ‘overstepped’ the mark with fans up in arms at last night’s leaderboard.
EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick and his dance pro partner Michelle Tsiakkas took top place on this week’s board after wowing the judges with a ‘near-perfect’ Paso Doble.
The duo danced to Malagueña by Ernesto Lecuona in matching monochrome outfits and were praised for their “paso-bleeding-tastic” performance by judge Craig Revel Horwood.
Judge Moti Mabuse then said: “This is how a Paso Doble works.”.
“All that intention, all that intensity, leading, shaping, being alive with your dance partner – brilliant!”
However, fans weren’t sure, with many taking to X, formerly Twitter, to express their dance dismay.
One said: “Challenge for the judges next week… stop over marking Jamie, it’s coming across like judges favourite, his footwork isn’t perfect yet is never critiqued on it, yet others are marked down for it, that was never a 10, it was an 8 max a 9.”
Another fumed: “It’s coming across fixed for Jamie this year, I like him but I feel we’re being manipulated into thinking he’s a better dancer than he actually is.”
Another dance duo in the scoreboard firing line were Wynne Evans and partner Katya Jones.
No stranger to controversy, the pair danced the quickstep to Mr Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra this week before judges gave their views.
After scoring 33 from the panel fans were left raging, with one adding a comment alongside a screenshot of the scores that said: “I want them to defend this score in a court of law. #scd #strictly.”
Another replied with: “The most bonkers score I’ve ever seen #Strictly.”
A fan of the show said: “Disappointed with Wynne on #Strictly tonight! Am I the only one who saw him stumble at one point? And he still scores 9’s! How???”
One fan headed online to comment: “I honestly think this season has had the ROGUEST scoring and tbh all the men (Wynne, Jamie, Chris etc.) have been overmarked and all the women (Sarah, Punam etc.) have been undermarked.”
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen more inconsistent and unfair scoring!”
Another fumed: “Wynne and Jamie both getting 9’s?? what is up with the scoring this week!”
Marks from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke
HELEN Flanagan oozed elegance as she donned a baby blue ballgown with a plunging neckline for a glam night out.
The former Coronation Street actress struck a sultry pose in the satin frock – with a lace panel giving a glimpse at her toned waist – before uploading the sexy snap to Instagram.
Helen‘s garment featured fashionable ruched-sleeve detailing and a plunging v neckline.
The mum of three, 34, styled her blonde hair into loose waves and kept her make natural – bar a slick of black mascara – to let her outfit command the attention.
The Celebs Go Dating star uploaded the snap, which saw her posing next to a table, with a simple blue butterfly Emoji.
One fan was quick to gush she was “beautiful” as another posted: “So elegant.”
A third then remarked: “Absolutely gorgeous.”
Another then commented how Helen was giving “Sleeping Beauty vibes” in the garment.
It came after she wowed in a similar plunging garment which she paired with semi sheer stockings.
The TV star was also praised for being “real” with her look after she took out her lengthy hair extensions in front of new man Robbie Talbot, 44.
Yet she was recently forced to clap back at cruel online trolls who called out her weight gain as she posed with her man.
This weekend, The Sun was first to reveal how Helen and Robbie have taken their relationship to the next level and moved in together.
Helen is said to be “smitten” by the former footballer who has taken on stepdad duties for her brood.
She has found love again after her split with ex Scott Sinclair, 34.
The pair split in 2022 after a 13-year relationship, and share three kids.
HELEN Flanagan has revealed that she is in a new relationship.
While appearing on Celebs Go Dating, she confessed that she was already taken – here’s everything we know about her boyfriend Robbie Talbot.
Helen has opened up about her relationship with former footballer Robbie Talbot.
He is a decade older than the actress.
Robbie was born in Liverpool on October 31, 1979 which is how he earned his nickname Halloween Hitman in football.
He has played for a series of non-league teams such as Burton Albion, Burscough and Morcambe.
He then became a coach at Ashton in 2010.
Robbie is retired from football.
He left his role as Assistant Manager at Ashton due to family and work commitments in 2011.
It’s unknown what he has done for work since leaving football.
Helen admitted that she was dating Robbie while appearing on Celebs Go Dating.
In a first for the show, it has been revealed that her relationship had to be written into the series due to requirements that those taking part have to be single.
The pair went public at her birthday party on August 10, 2024.
The Sun on Sunday revealed Helen and Robbie’s romance in September after it emerged she had a secret man despite claiming to be single while on TV show Celebs Go Dating.
Robbie moved into her family home in a Lancashire village last month, eight months after getting together.
The construction firm boss, 44, is often seen at the school gates and playing in the park with her kids, Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, three.
A source has now told us: “Helen’s so loved-up with Robbie.
“It’s amazing to finally see her so happy.
“They haven’t been dating for long, but they’re both so smitten they decided to live together.
“It just felt right.
“Robbie takes the kids to school and Charlie to nursery.”
Robbie also has three kids from a previous relationship.
