BBC viewers have said "poor Nigel" after Nigel Harman appeared deflated and inconsolable at the judges' critiques and feedback during the Blackpool special last night.

Nikita's routine at Blackpool with Layton Williams left some BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans concerned - with Nikita "holding back".

There was a lot of excitement on Saturday night but Nigel Harman and Katya Jones were defended by viewers

Claudia consoled Carlos after he broke down in tears on Sunday's live show in Blackpool, after his routine with Angela Scanlon.

‘Emmerdale’ star won the competition in 2019 alongside Oti Mabuse

The eighth elimination of the season has been leaked online, much to the frustration of fans.

Shirley Ballas called them "creative geniuses" while Craig Revel Harwood issued slight criticism

Horwood felt the wrath of Strictly fans as the 2023 edition has still yet to award a dance the full 40 marks.

It appears Layton Williams caused the most stir on Saturday night with professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin

Things got emotional after Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu performed in Blackpool

Dianne Buswell was all smiles as she arrived at the Strictly Come Dancing afterparty with boyfriend Joe Sugg on Saturday.

Strictly pro Carlos couldn't hide his emotion after he performed an incredible Argentine Tango with his celeb partner, Angela Scanlon, and host Claudia had to step in

Strictly Come Dancing fans have once again been left fuming at the result of the latest dance-off result as many search for the weekly spoiler tweet.

BBC fans have spotted Nancy Xu, who was eliminated from the competition, in tears during the Blackpool special of the show on Saturday night - with fans realising she was sobbing over Carlos Gu.

Fans who couldn't wait until Sunday evening to find out the latest results headed to social media where the spoiler was revealed

The ITV Emmerdale star was in Blackpool to cheer on the contestants from the ongoing series on Saturday night, and shared a series of clips to her Stories.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 week nine results, live: Blackpool ... - The Telegraph

Strictly fans say the wrong couple were in the dance-off