The first elimination of Strictly Come Dancing in 2024 has sparked a backlash among fans as Olympic gold-medallist swimmer Tom Dean and his professional partner Nadiya Bychkova were the first contestants to be eliminated on Sunday, 29 September. The 24-year-old faced off against Toyah Willcox, 66, in the dance-off following the public vote, and judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, and Motsi Mabuse chose to save the singer and actress.
The decision to send Dean home did not sit well with fans, who took to social media to express their outrage, with some claiming that Dean was unfairly eliminated. One viewer even stated, “They knew he was going to win if they let him stay any longer.”
The unexpected elimination has left fans disappointed and questioning the judging decisions on the popular dance competition show. As the competition continues, viewers will be keeping a close eye on the remaining contestants and the judges’ future decisions.