BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe move 'needs to be studied'

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been supporting Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe following their latest performance in the ballroom.

The pair were back for week seven of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (November 2). But there was a change in store as for the first time ever, Strictly introduced a new themed week - 'Icons'. The new themed week saw the remaining 10 celebrities and their professional dance partners take to the dance floor to perform a routine accompanied by a track from a well-known singer or band.

During the latest live show, Olympian Montell and her professional dance partner Johannes scored 35 out of a possible 40 for their waltz to I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. But despite the score, judge Craig Revel Horwood said: "I wanted it softer and lighter, frame was in and out." The comment sparked uproar on the judging panel as Shirley Ballas gave him a ticking off.

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As he gave his comments, she blasted him: "Craig! Oh my goodness I don't agree with you at all! What are you doing?!" before leaping out of her seat. Motsi tried to interject before Shirley got her to move out of the way so she could get closer to Craig and told him: "He had that beautiful frame, he dropped his arms, she looked at him willingly ready to go with soft movement, with beautiful footwork. Improving."

She then asked: "What more do you want?" to which Craig hit back: "A choice darling, a choice!" Shirley argued: "She did so many choices. They were beautiful both in and out of hold." Craig had the final word in the row as he mocked 'says Cousin IT', referencing Shirley's wig before Motsi told the audience: "I think there's a lesson to learn. When mummy and daddy have a fight, get out of the room."

But despite the tetchy moment on the judging panel, Strictly fans were flocking to social media to heap praise on Montell and Johannes thanks to their consitent performances in the competition so far.

@AAngels05 said: "The way that Montell Douglas and JoJo always deliver week on week needs to studied! Their Waltz was breathtaking to watch and she’s such a phenomenal dancer I see her going so far in the competition. #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing."

@ashmcgregor gushed: "Every time I see Montell and Johannes dance I’m left wondering whether there’s EVER been a more perfect pairing on #Strictly. GAWJUS #Strictly2024 #StrictlyComeDancing #scd." @RobKeeleyAuthor wrote: "EH?! Montell's beautiful, elegant dance was easily the best of the night. Where were the 10s? #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly #SCD."

@RyanTheSoapking shared: "Montell & Johannes make me smile every single week. I paired them up from the moment Montell was announced to be on the show and she's come such a long way in technique and in confidence as well. I'm so proud of Montell! LOVE HER! #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing." @MillieSansoye added: "Montell’s dance was beautiful! I want her in the final. She always delivers a brilliant dance. #Strictly."