The ballroom dancer, 47, who left is role as a professional on the BBC competition in 2017, said that while he understood the actor's frustration he should have shown more 'humility.'

"If I can get that message across, just by having done what I have done, that will be my Glitterball. I will see that as an achievement."

The Strictly Come Dancing pairs dazzled audiences over the Blackpool weekend but what did one former star make of it?

Strictly Come Dancing pro James landed himself in hot water with his take on the feud, which erupted during Monday night's episode of the ITV show.

The 40-year-old BBC Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two host celebrated her milestone birthday with baby Lyra Rose, who she welcomed in the summer, and husband Aljaz Skorjanec too.

The Strictly partners appeared on ITV's Lorraine on Tuesday morning to discuss last weekend's Charleston, but Lorraine Kelly soon started questioning them about their relationship

It came as she faced the dreaded dance-off with her celebrity dance partner, EastEnders star Bobby Brazier

Fans shared their concern for the pair following the recent Blackpool spectacular

Annabel Croft said Strictly Come Dancing gave her a sense of purpose after she lost her husband Mel Coleman earlier this year

Week 10!

Björk! Destiny's Child! Gloria Gaynor! Celine!

Strictly fans will be able to see - and hear - a lot more from judge Anton du Beke next year as he has teased plans to release his second and third albums in 2024 as well as a dance show

Angela promised BBC fans it would be the "last" of her "Blackpool spam" as she posed on Instagram after the Blackpool Tower Ballroom special.

The professional dancer, originally from Russia, called the moment 'special' as she posted two stunning pictures of her posing with the official documents.

The Strictly Come Dancing professional has reached out to her fans after a tough few months

Who will be lifting the Glitterball trophy on Strictly in 2023?

Annabel Croft admitted Strictly Come Dancing has given her a purpose to get up in the morning after losing her husband Mel Coleman earlier this year

Angela Rippon: Dancing is key to a long life but Strictly made my legs 'a disaster zone' - The Telegraph