Shirley Ballas came under fire for one of her scores
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers hit out at Shirley Ballas as they claim couple 'deserve better'

by · Manchester Evening News

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have hit out at judge Shirley Ballas after disagreeing with her score for one couple. Fifteen celebrities took to the dance floor for the second time this series on Saturday night (September 28) in a bid to impress the judges and viewers at home.

Kicking off the night was Tom and Nadiya who landed a score of 20 for their Cha Cha, but the professional dancer suffered a wardrobe mishap during their performance. At the end of the night, Love Island star Tasha and her partner Aljaz topped the leaderboard with a score of 35 after bringing the audience to tears with their Viennese Waltz.

At the bottom of the leaderboard were Paul and Karen, who were awarded a score of 15 for their Salsa. But amongst the judges' scores, viewers claimed JB and Amy 'deserved better' for their Cha Cha after landing a 6 from Shirley, despite the other judges each giving them a 7.

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Taking to X, formerly Twitter, @KellieC96 wrote: Jb and Amy deserved a better song & better outfits for their cha cha #Strictly," as @DrrewRya commented: "Jb undermarked while Wynne is overmarked.. #Strictly."

@Mayce_Windu wrote: "Shirley must really HATE JB to give him a lower score than Craig did. #Strictly #SCD #StrictlyComeDancing," as @CaptainGrammar said: "A vote for JB and Amy is a vote to right the wrong of Shirley's 6! #strictly #strictlycomedancing."

Fans of the BBC show think the duo 'deserved better'
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@AthonTony commented: "Shirley marking JB lower then Wynne JB getting lowe scores then Wynne? Give over #strictly," whilst @Amy80115720 asked: "How can Shirley score Toyah a 5 and yet she scored JB a 6?????????????????!!!!!?!! #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing."

@V0RESE0KJIN also said: "how tf did shirley give wynne an 8 but jb only for a 6…. shirley when i catch you #Strictly," as @popboy84 added: "Wow 7’s for JB for week 2 are good Shirley a party pooper and give a 6 #SCD #StrictlyComeDancing."