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Vicky Pattison and Kai Waddrington went up against Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon(Image: BBC)
BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing viewers have all expressed the same sentiment regarding Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington’s departure.
The pair found themselves facing elimination in Sunday’s (November 16) dance-off against Balvinder Sopal and her professional partnerJulian Caillon.
The judging panel of Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke were unanimous in their decision to keep Balvinder and Julian.
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Nevertheless, viewers believe Vicky and Kai’s musical selection ultimately determined their downfall as they performed a Jive to Girls Aloud’s chart-topping track Sound of the Underground.
Flocking to X, previously Twitter, one viewer wrote: “Vicky and Kai were done dirty unfortunately, that song choice just made it so bloody difficult for her to succeed #strictly #StrictlyComeDancing.”, reports Wales Online.
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The pair danced a Jive to Girl Aloud’s Sound of the Underground
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Another commented: “The song was wrong for the dance, and it cost her.#Strictly.”
A third person concurred: “Vicky had a poor song choice which can kill routines #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing.”
Someone else remarked: “That really was a shocking song choice for a jive, it’s like they were having to fight the music the entire time #StrictlyComeDancing.”
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A sixth viewer raged: “How can Vicky have rhythm to a song not appropriate for the dance #Strictly.”
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Vicky and Kai’s song choice “costed them the competition” claim fans(Image: BBC)
Discussing her departure, Vicky shared with presenter Tess Daly: “It was so lovely while it lasted, and I’ve had the nicest time. I knew this week was a difficult one for me, and I tried my hardest as I have every week.
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“Listen, I didn’t think I’d get past week one and I’m really honoured to have shared this experience with so many amazing people.
“Mostly with this fella [Kai] right here. I don’t want to sound too cheesy but [to Kai] you’ve been the best partner a girl can ask for.
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Vicky and Kai have missed out on a spot in Blackpool Week
“I’m so sorry I didn’t get you to Blackpool but I feel like I’ve won just by having you as my partner and I’m so grateful. I’ll miss everybody. I enjoyed it loads more than I thought I was going to.
“And I know I let my nerves get in the way – Shirley, you are right – and I will proper beat myself up over that. But I’ve never danced before sober and here I am – sober as a judge!”.
