Strictly fans brand show a ‘fix’ as judges save Mike Bushell over Catherine Tyldesley after Blackpool comments
STRICTLY fans have branded the show a ‘fix’ after the judges saved Mike Bushell over Catherine Tyldesley following the revelation they want to see him reach Blackpool.
The 53-year-old found himself in the dance off against the former Coronation Street actress during tonight’s Results show.
Craig Revel Horwood saved Mike, while Motsi Mabuse and Bruno Tonioli opted to save Catherine, 36.
However Head Judge Shirley had the deciding vote, and saved Mike, but viewers immediately branded the decision a fix.
One wrote: “Can I just make the point again of the fact that last night when the judges were on Jonathan Ross craig and Shirley said they hope mike makes it to Blackpool THE INJUSTICE #Strictly.”
A second tweeted: “Funny how craig said on Johnathon Ross that he wanted mike to go to blackpool, #totalfix #Strictly #Strictly2019 #Strictlyresults #StrictlyComeDancing.”
A third agreed, writing: “Robbed Cath & Johannes #Strictly. They said on Jonathan Ross who they wanted in Blackpool! Fixed??”
Their tweets come after judges Shirley, Motsi and Craig appeared on The Jonathan Ross show on Saturday night and spoke about how much of an “entertainer” Mike is.
During their chat, which was recorded earlier in the week before the Halloween Special, Craig said: “I’d secretly like him to get to Blackpool, I don’t know why but I would.”
Viewers were left in tears tonight as Catherine and her partner Johannes Radebe bid an emotional farewell to the show after being voted off.
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When asked by host Tess Daly about her time on the show, Catherine said of Johannes: “Him, yeah, he’s like my best friend.
He’s just… the opportunity to work with amazing people and get critiqued off amazing people. I never thought I’d say this, I’m going to keep it up because I fell in love with it!
“I’ve loved every second, this man has changed my life!”
Johannes struggled to speak through his tears as he said: “Okay Tess, the beautiful thing is that I need to thank Strictly Come Dancing for the opportunity…thank you.
“Most of all, I want to say thank you to this woman. She has been a light for me.
“Thank you for accepting me for who I am and for showing me joy every day. Thank you!”