Strictly fans have been left confused by a comment Toyah Willcox made about Chris McCausland on It Takes Two.
Toyah, 66, and her professional partner Neil Jones were the second couple to leave this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
They faced the dance-off against Paul Merson and Karen Hauer, who the judges unanimously voted to save.
On Monday night, It Takes Two host Fleur East asked singer Toyah if she had any tips for her fellow contestants, to which she burst into laughter.
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“If you don’t wanna do a dance-off, get rid of Chris,” she exclaimed as Fleur and Neil fell silent.
As Toyah fell into Neil’s lap with laughter, he too awkwardly began to laugh.
Fleur seemed lost for words as Toyah continued: “You’re all gonna have to face a dance-off!”
Neil then jumped in, claiming she made the comment as she is supporting Chris to win the series.
“I think she’s chosen her winner already, she’s chosen our winner,” he said.
But the comments left fans of the show unimpressed. Both Chris and Toyah have since cleared up the confusion.
Viewers took to X to give their views of Toyah’s comment, with one writing: “No Toyah, if you want to get rid of Chris you need to be a good dancer. And that’s why he’s still in the competition and thriving.”
A second added: “Very disturbing and Fleur was shocked and Neil quickly jumped in to save the day.
“She was nasty and clearly jealous of his popularity and abilities.”
Meanwhile, a third penned: “Malicious, vicious jealous dig.”
However, one defended Toyah, saying: “I think she’s tipping Chris to win in an awkward way.”
Another agreed: “I don’t think she meant it in a nasty way, more like he’s the one most likely to win.”
All I can say is that @toyahofficial has been nothing but beautiful and supportive and what she said on Takes Two was funny and an incredible bloody compliment. It’s been such a joy and a privilege Toya. Lots of love, enjoy the surfing! X
— Chris McCausland – New tour on sale now! (@chrismccausland) October 8, 2024
Chris has since addressed Toyah’s comment on X. He wrote: “All I can say is that @toyahofficial has been nothing but beautiful and supportive and what she said on Takes Two was funny and an incredible bloody compliment.
“It’s been such a joy and a privilege Toyah. Lots of love, enjoy the surfing!”
Just to clarify and to clear up any confusion that’s flying around ,
My good friend @chrismccausland, is my favourite to win this year, I think he is inspiring and brilliant, he has worked so hard and I wish him nothing but love! Toyah x— Toyah Willcox (@toyahofficial) October 8, 2024
Meanwhile, on her X account, Toyah wrote on Tuesday: “Just to clarify and to clear up any confusion that’s flying around. My good friend @chrismccausland is my favourite to win this year. I think he is inspiring and brilliant, he has worked so hard and I wish him nothing but love! Toyah.”
Dianne Buswell makes brutal Toyah Willcox comparison
In the latest Strictly news, Dianne Buswell has made her own playful swipe at Toyah Willcox, in wake of Toyah’s supposed dig at Chris.
In a new clip, the pair addressed their hilarious Wayne’s World inspired outfits whilst performing on Strictly over the weekend.
It was here that Chris quipped that Dianne looked great in her outfit, which included a blonde wig.
Dianne then joked: “Yeah, I looked a bit like Toyah as well.”
The dance partners dressed up as Wayne and Garth from Mike Meyer’s comedy Wayne’s World for Movie Week.
Dianne rocked an eye-catching blonde wig and thick-rimmed black specs, paired with a glittery blue shirt and black jeans.
Chris also joked that his look had been compared to Lewis Capaldi!
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 6:20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, It Takes Two airs weeknights at 6:30pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
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