Chris Appleton, the celebrity hair stylist, was the first contestant voted off this season of Strictly Come Dancing after a dance-off against actress Jaime Winstone. Despite reviving his Baywatch-themed cha-cha-cha, Appleton couldn’t sway the judges. His performance, while enthusiastic, was described as clanky.
Melanie Walters, despite lower scores, remains in the competition, highlighted by her fan base from Gavin and Stacey. Meanwhile, professional dancer Amy Dowden, who has faced personal challenges, faced early elimination for the second consecutive year, a situation fans hope to see improved next season.
Winstone, whose energetic dance was critiqued by judges, was not expected to go home, with one judge calling her a “hot contender” for victory. The Sunday-night show featured notable performances and improvements in hosting, as the trio of presenters adapted better than during Saturday’s show.
Viewers have expressed preferences for changing presenter dynamics, noting Josh Widdicombe’s improvement in his role, leaving some questioning the need for all three hosts.
