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Strictly Come Dancing in new 'fix' row as Shirley Ballas faces 'sexism' backlash


Strictly Come Dancing head judge, Shirley Ballas, has been accused of sexism and bias by viewers of the BBC show after she voted to save Shayne Ward during Sunday night's results show.

"Both couples danced remarkably well, but I would also have saved Shayne and Nancy", Shirley admitted during Sunday night's results show, sparking a flurry of reactions on social media accusing her of bias. Shirley was accused of being bias towards the male contestants (Image: BBC)A third Strictly fan commented on the judging panel, saying: "Len never favoured anyone and Anton just agrees with her on everything she's got a lot of power, Darcy is missed she left very quickly after her! She is delighted that fellow professional dancer, Lauren Oakley, is able to step in for rehearsals and to perform in Saturday's show for JB Gill's Couple's Choice dance.

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