BBC Strictly presenter Claudia Winkleman triggered a huge reaction from fans of the BBC show when she suddenly went silent live on-air, before going on to apologise for the awkward moment.

The actor made it through to week seven of the BBC One dance contest after facing the dreaded dance-off last weekend

The show's head judge was back in the ballroom to cast her expert eye over the routines but left some viewers unimpressed

Strictly's Motsi Mabuse's outfit and Claudia Winkelman's comments drew some complaints

Fans flocked to social media to talk about the pair's intimate dance.

Viewers think the 79-year-old has been given an easy ride in the competition

Ellie and Vito once again topped the leaderboard but it did leave Craig coming under fire

Strictly's Layton opened the show with partner Nikita Kuzmin

Annabel Croft has admitted she sat in tears before her Strictly Come Dancing debut after the Wimbledon legend tragically lost her husband Mel Coleman to colon cancer in May

"You've actually brought a lot of joy into my life."

The dance professional has hit back at speculation she and Joe are on the rocks - and now has some happy news to share as her family prepare to welcome a new baby to their ranks

The veteran broadcaster was back in the ballroom with an elegant waltz alongside dance partner Kai Widdrington

Viewers were stunned as EastEnders star Bobby delivered a powerful Argentinian tango alongisde dance partner Dianne

The former newsreader performed the Waltz to Fascination by Nat King Cole with her professional partner Kai Widdrington, 28, but received a low score.

"A song about painfully watching your ex dance with their new partner seems an odd choice for a wedding song," said one confused viewer

Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk performed the rumba to Dancing On My Own on the BBC show on Saturday

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Strictly's Claudia Winkleman has sparked a demand to the BBC