Gemma Atkinson opened the quarter finals of Strictly tonight with her usual positive energy as she and partner Aljaz performed a Quickstep to Hello Dolly for Musicals Week.
But the judges were swift to do the proverbial on her parade, criticising the routine for lacking characterisation.
Head critic Shirley Ballas told Gemma that she needed 20% more acting – what an insult to give to an ACTRESS!
She scored 6,7,8 and 8 – a disappointing total of 29 at this stage of the competition…
Viewers had their claws out for the judges on Twitter, accusing them of being unnecessarily harsh on the former Emmerdale star…
According to bookies, Gemma is second favourite to go this weekend, alongside Davood – and ahead of Mollie – so she’ll need the support from her fans more than ever…