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Strictly Come Dancing fans all had the same complaint as Halloween Week kicked off on Saturday night.
Viewers were quick to point out an ‘annoying’ part of the show after Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu performed their Paso Doble.
The presenter, 39, danced to Black swan SWAN lake by District 78 and scored 33 points out of 40.
However those watching at home were less than impressed with the music choice for the routine.
One wrote: ‘Who picked the music seriously, it’s Halloween what about ‘I put a spell on you’ from Hocus Pocus. make it fun ‘jeepers creepers’ #strictly #StrictlyComeDancing.’
Not happy: Strictly Come Dancing fans all had the same complaint as Halloween Week kicked off on Saturday night
Show: Viewers were quick to point out an ‘annoying’ part of the show after Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu performed their Paso Doble
A second added: ‘Let down by music choice again. Swans and bulls are very different. But Angela and Carlos did the best they could – full of drama. #strictly #scd.’
A third shared: ‘What a bizarrely weird music choice for a paso. #Strictly.’
Another penned: ‘Angela was very good. Just a bit put off by ballet music in Paso Doble. #Strictly.’
It came as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman addressed Amanda Abbington’s shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday’s live show.
The actress, 51, withdrew from the show due to ‘personal reasons’, after she and her dance partner Giovanni Pernice didn’t perform during last Saturday’s episode.
Amanda didn’t say why she had quit but said she hadn’t come to the ‘decision lightly’, as insiders claimed her time on the show has been ‘plagued with difficulties’.
Hosts Tess and Claudia addressed her surprise departure at the start of the show, telling viewers: ‘Now earlier this week Amanda Abbington withdrew from the competition.
They added: ‘We are sending you all our love’ and the studio audience then joined in for a round of applause.
Opinions: However those watching at home were less than impressed with the music choice for the routine
Dance: The presenter, 39, danced to Black swan SWAN lake by District 78 and scored 33 points out of 40
In an exit statement this week, Amanda thanked her team, but fuelled rumours of feud with Giovanni by failing to mention the dancer.
She wrote: ‘It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly. I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue.
‘It was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside.
‘I want to thank the incredible Production team and everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring. It’s a wonderful bunch of people and I’ll miss all of them.
‘I’m so sad that I am unable to go any further. Thank you to everyone who voted and who sent wonderful messages and inspiring support. You are all amazing. Truly. Thank you. xxx’.
Giovanni later took to his Instagram, sharing a backstage photo with Amanda during Movie Week.
Captioning the snap, he wrote: ‘Amanda ..I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love’.
On Monday’s It Takes Two, the show confirmed Amanda’s exit and released a statement that read: ‘Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition. The show wishes her all the best for the future.’
A Strictly insider told MailOnline about Amanda’s withdrawal: ‘This has been something that Amanda has been unfortunately having to consider making since late last week.
‘It has been a devastating time for Amanda. Her Strictly journey has been plagued by difficulties but she just didn’t think there was any other option. As hard as it has been, there was a chance they could have won.’
Following seven years on the BBC show, some Strictly viewers are predicting that this could be Giovanni’s last season performing with a celebrity partner.
One wrote: ‘I think this will be your last year… you have outgrown Strictly, and I think you know that.’
Another said: ‘I am devastated for you. I was supporting you both and voting. Will we still see you dance on Strictly next year?’
But sources close to Giovanni say that while those conversations won’t take place until 2024 that he isn’t even considering leaving the show.
Amanda reportedly didn’t know what she had let herself in for by signing up to the BBC dance show – amid speculation she failed to ‘gel’ with Giovanni.
The star was ‘frazzled and fragile’ and insiders aren’t surprised she has quit the programme, according to the Telegraph.
While it is currently unclear the official reason for Amanda’s exit from the programme, viewers have begun to speculate over why she has quit while seemingly holding so much promise and talent.
Having their say: A Strictly viewer shared: ‘What a bizarrely weird music choice for a paso. #Strictly’
Sending love: It came as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman addressed Amanda Abbington’s shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday’s live show
Exit: The actress, 51, withdrew from the show due to ‘personal reasons’, after she and her dance partner Giovanni Pernice didn’t perform during last Saturday’s episode
Amid the growing speculation, an inside source told the Telegraph: ‘It could be that she didn’t know what she let herself in for.’
‘From the very beginning they weren’t gelling. Obviously they were putting a brave face on it, but the issue was clearly not being solved.’
The source continued: ‘He was quite tough and she found that difficult. If she wasn’t very well, that wouldn’t have helped.
‘She was with a partner that had a certain training style that she couldn’t cope with. Whether that came to a head or whether there’s something else going on I don’t know.’
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: THE CONTESTANTS’ PROFILES
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’
Amanda Abbington
Age: 49
Profession: Actress
Amanda says: ‘I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually really shy and self-conscious so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things.’
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Age: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’
Eddie Kadi
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio presenter
Eddie says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.
Angela Scanlon
Age: 39
Profession: TV presenter
Angela says: ‘I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’
Zara McDermott
Age: 26
Profession: Documentary maker and former Love Island star
Zara says: ‘I am so excited to be joining the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life.’
Adam Thomas
Age: 34
Profession: Actor and presenter
Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
Nigel Harman
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’
Annabel Croft
Age: 57
Profession: Broadcaster and ex tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’
