23 October 2023 , 08:40
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Strictly Come Dancing fans have fumed the 'wrong person was sent home' after being left incensed by Zara McDermott's controversial dance-off with Eddie Kadi.
Comedian Eddie was given the boot this weekend after finding himself up against the former Love Islander in a battle for the judges votes. Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke unanimously voted to save Zara, however some viewers have aired their strong disagreement saying Eddie should have been given another chance as they pointed out that he performed better.
Many fans of the show took to Twitter to say they thought Zara's "feet hardly touched the ground give her an unfair advantage as she spent much of the routine in Graziano's arms. One wrote: "Zara spent quite a bit of time being swung around in the air, whereas Eddie had his feet on the floor actually dancing, so I think Eddie should have been saved."
Zara has been in the bottom two twice (PA)While another said: "WHAT IN THE ACTUAL?! Eddie and Karen’s dance was WAY better in the dance-off. Zara hardly danced, Graziano flung her around. Her feet were hardly on the dance floor! Utter rubbish! #StrictlyComeDancing" A third complained: "Zara's feet hardly touched the ground in that routine."
While other took aim at the Strictly band, saying Eddie had been given a 'duff' recreation of Rema's hit Calm Down to perform his Samba to.
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As he left the show, Eddie was very gracious in his defeat, delivering a tear-kering goodbye speech to his co-stars and partner Karen Hauer. He said: "I’ve really enjoyed this, it’s something I’ve always wanted to do – I love dancing. This has been the highest moment of my career – it’s the happiest I’ve ever been, but not just for me – my family - my little baby girl is at home doing the Men in Black dance.
Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer became the latest couple to leave Strictly come Dancing (BBC/Guy Levy)"More importantly, this little African boy, I just wanted my culture to shine. Everything I stand for, when it comes to my comedy, when it comes to my presenting, is based on my culture, is based on my upbringing and I wanted that to shine most importantly."
It has been predicted by viewers that Zara and her professional partner Graziano Di Prima could be the next to go next week. One fan wrote: "So we know Zara is prob gone next week, after that I can't call it."
"Not a surprise. That’s who l guessed would go. Can also predict next weeks elimination as well," another commented, with a third adding: "I think zara next week."