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Is this a dance show or a popularity contest? Strictly judges' fear after Pete makes it to semi-final and most talented dancers are booted off
Strictly judges are said to be 'stunned' that the likes of Montell Douglas and Jamie Borthwick have been evicted in favour of reality TV star Pete Wicks, despite having lower scores.
Their concerns come after Wicks and the programme's first blind contestant, comedian Chris McCausland, 47, made it to last night's semi-final - meaning at least one of them will make it through to next week's final. The situation has created a dilemma, with insiders fearing the two men will win places at the expense of others, such as model Tasha Ghouri and singer JB Gill- who have received high scores. 'To think that Pete has had a risk-free journey on the show, while Tasha and Montell have faced the dance-off has made those at the top question what the future of Strictly looks like.
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