BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'it's not her fault' as Sarah Hadland causes 'jealous' remark

Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have defended Sarah Hadland, with her latest performance dividing the judges and viewers.

The actress was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 23) alongside her professional dance partner Vito Coppola. The pair made it through to week ten of the BBC One dance contest following their epic Fosse-style couple's choice rotuine in Blackpool the previous weekend.

The week, they were second out during the live show as they served up a sizzling rumba to Chains by Tina Arena. Sarah, who jointly topped the leaderboard last week, was twirled and dipped by reigning champion Vito to secure a score of 36, the highest for a rumba in the series.

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Head judge, and 'Queen of Latin', Shirley Ballas hailed it as the best rumba of the season so far, describing it as a routine that deserved to be in a "major championship".

Anton Du Beke also agreed, saying it was one of her best performances, but Craig Revel Horwood triggered boos from the audience as he said it thought it "lacked chemistry" amid the technique, with Motsi Mabuse admitting to agreeing with the latter of the critique.

Many of those watching at home rushed to respond to Craig's comments as they defended Sarah's performance. @Pickitflickit said: "The choreography is not her fault. It was a 10 performance, Craig! #StrictlyComeDancing #strictly." @itsmekye commented: "What are Craig & Motsi on tonight?! That Sarah & Vito dance was insane.. no chemistry? Craig must need glasses #Strictly."

@xxncisaddictxx asked: "What was Craig talking about no chemistry with Sarah and Vito, was he watching the same routine?! #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing." @CeeceeNeill15 complained: "Sarah and Vito that was a very hot Rumba and I loved it. Craig was definitely looking at a different dance. It deserves 4 10's. Craig and Motsi need to give their heads a wobble 8's #strictly."@RyanTheSoapking fumed: "Craig is jealous of Sarah at this point. What the f**k was that comment about lack of chemistry. Then last week she was " too good" #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing."

But some actually agreed with Craig. @AlxnnaV posted: "No tbh I agree with Craig, when I was watching Sarah & Vito’s dance I literally said the same thing, that it looks technically amazing but I don’t really feel any chemistry or sensuality between them #Strictly." @stedanchick shared: "I agree with Craig, very technical, but no rumba chemistry, or sensuality...... #strictly #scd." @jomob72 added: "Totally agree with Craig. Technically great. Do this step, do this drop, all executed well but no chemistry no sensuality #strictly."