Strictly fans lash out at ‘harsh’ judging as Katie Piper looks close to tears

Strictly Come Dancing fans lashed out at the "harsh" judging during tonight’s show.

In particular, viewers were left fuming at the criticism given to Katie Piper – who appeared close to tears over the incredibly low scores.

Tonight, Katie danced the Paso Doble – a notoriously difficult dance – to Demi Lovato’s Confident with pro partner Gorka Marquez.

But despite trying her best, Katie was left shaken when she heard the feedback from the judges.

Craig Revel-Horwood didn’t hold back and branded it "very, very stompy".


He said: "There was no real shaping in there. I thought the whole thing was very plank-ish."

And while Darcey said that there was a "transformation" in her attitude and that she looked much more confident, but said that she needed to improve her footwork.


Bruno Tonioli said that she needed to "play the part more".

But Katie was visibly heartbroken when her scores were revealed and she received just 13 – four less points than her week one dance.

The activist looked close to tears and viewers flocked to Twitter to hit out at the judges.

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One commented: "Poor Katie Piper. Unhelpful brutal judgey comments scd strictly."

While another commented: "I don’t like to see Katie sad. Gorka is wonderful and makes valid points about her not having any dancing experience. #strictly."

A third remarked: " Oh don’t cry Katie. We loved you. #strictly."

*Strictly returns tomorrow on BBC One

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