In a dramatic return to the digital realm, James Jordan, the outspoken professional dancer, unleashed his candid critiques on the latest episode of “Strictly Come Dancing.” With fervor, he questioned the judging panel’s scoring, asking, “Is the standard so bad?” His words, laden with incredulity, reflected a growing sentiment among fans and viewers alike.
The night took a theatrical twist as Jamie Borthwick, the beloved EastEnders star, graced the dancefloor alongside his partner, Michelle Tsiakkas. They delivered a spine-chilling American Smooth to Vic Mizzy’s iconic “Addams Family Theme,” a performance that left both judges and viewers oscillating between astonishment and skepticism.
Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, no strangers to extravagant scores, awarded the duo a commendable nine. Yet, the true shock came from Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas, who bestowed upon them a flawless ten, raising eyebrows about the criteria for such accolades.
PJ, fresh from a brief hiatus, took to X (formerly Twitter), exclaiming, “Just switched on to find the judges dishing out 9, 10, 10, 9 for a performance that, in any other season, would barely scrape an 8! Is the standard really this low?”
His post ignited a flurry of responses from fellow viewers, many echoing concerns over perceived “overmarking.”
The chatter was palpable, with users chiming in to express their disbelief. @Ian_banham mused, “Really makes me ponder why my scores are so low!” to which James quipped, “It’s a strange one, indeed.” Meanwhile, @helenmlclark articulated a sentiment of frustration, noting, “The judging scores simply don’t align with their critiques. So glad you’re back offering your perspective.”
Others, like @fifi_1992, felt similarly bewildered, proclaiming, “This has been the norm for weeks! Absolutely flabbergasted.”
Numerous voices joined the chorus, with @costalalossie emphatically stating, “Totally agree! Many have been overmarked this week—it’s teetering on absurdity.”
Amidst the mounting criticism, some stood in stark contrast to James’s assessment. @LesleyHatton6 urged, “Can we stop the negativity, please?” while @lozza060516 declared, “Nobody has truly wowed this year, except perhaps Chris. Rose and Gio’s Halloween piece far surpassed anything we witnessed tonight.”
As the night unfolded, “Strictly Come Dancing” continued to weave its spellbinding magic, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats in a haunting Halloween-themed spectacle that will surely linger in the collective memory of its viewers.
