Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans ask what more couple has to do as major complaint made

by · Manchester Evening News

Strictly Come Dancing fans have complained about the judges' response to Jamie Borthwick's latest performance. The former EastEnders star was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 23) alongside partner Michelle Tsiakkas.

They had a tough act to follow after Jamie made his way onto the Tower Ballroom floor riding a giant sparkly ketchup bottle was last weekend as the show broadcast live from Blackpool in its annual special.

But this week, as week 10 of the BBC One dance contest got underway, Jamie performed a graceful foxtrot to Stand By Me by Ben E King.

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The actor and pro dancer Michelle were awarded a score of 32 points out of a possible 40 from the judges for the routine, which saw them twirl and glide across the dancefloor. Anton Du Beke said he thinks Borthwick is a beautiful dancer but advised him to be more "ridiculous and over-the-top".

It's fair to say Strictly fans weren't happy with the judges' response to Jamie and Michelle's performance after previously noting they have been 'harsh' on the couple.

@officefan09 said: "WHAT MORE DOES JAMIE HAVE TO DO #strictly." @LucyDBLanguage echoed: "What the hell more has Jamie got to do to get some decent comments from the judges FFS #strictly." @NadineErskine commented: "I feel so bad for Jamie. They find things to criticize about him every single week. They want so much more from him than other’s. I don’t know what else he can do. #Strictly."

@Semaaa_WL posted: "I feel like the judges are extra harsh on Jamie. He's probably the best male celebrity left and none of them seem to get as many critiques as him... #Strictly." @JenL1997 fumed: "What is the judges problem with Jamie though?? They’re so harsh on him every week & there’s no way he should’ve been eliminated before Pete there #Strictly." @GirlieP0p3 added: "Swear the judges have upset Jamie with those harsh comments - he’s trying so hard and dancing well! They’re too harsh #strictly."