Strictlyâs Toyah Willcox has caused confusion among viewers with what has been described as an ‘awkward’ comment about fellow contestant Chris McCausland. The incident took place during the Strictly spin-off show, It Takes Two. Willcox, who was the second contestant to be eliminated from the competition, was asked by host Fleur East if she had any advice for the remaining contestants.
In response, Willcox made a shocking remark, saying, “If you donât wanna do a dance off, get rid of Chris!” This prompted a reaction from Willcox’s partner Neil Jones and left the host, Fleur East, momentarily speechless. The atmosphere in the studio turned awkward before Willcox burst into laughter on her partner’s lap. She then clarified her statement by saying, “You’re all going to have to face a dance-off,” while Neil joked, “I think she has chosen her winner already.”
Although it is evident that Willcox intended to praise McCausland for his dancing skills and popularity, the comment seemed to backfire with viewers at home, with many expressing their surprise and confusion. Some viewers took to social media to share their reactions, with one writing, “Oh, Toyah, thatâs not it!” Another viewer commented that the remark was “totally uncalled for.” The general sentiment was that both Fleur and Neil appeared stunned by the comment.
Following a tense dance-off during the results show, Willcox and Jones found themselves in the bottom two alongside football star Paul Merson and Karen Hauer. Despite their Samba performance to “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from The Little Mermaid, the judges unanimously decided to save Merson and Hauer, resulting in Willcox’s elimination from the competition.
The decision was met with approval from Strictly fans, with many praising the judges for making the “right choice.” Viewers expressed satisfaction over the result, with one fan stating, “That Strictly result is what you call the correct result and the public voting for the right people.”
The incident involving Willcox’s comment has sparked discussions among fans and added an unexpected twist to the Strictly Come Dancing competition. Despite the initial confusion and surprise, the show continues to captivate audiences with its entertaining performances and unexpected moments.