Shirley Ballas has defended her straight-talking nature on the Strictly judging panel, asserting that her criticism is always constructive.
But she apparently went right for the jugular while assessing Gemma Atkinson’s latest performance.
Gemma opened the quarter finals with a Quickstep to Hello Dolly for Musicals Week.
Head critic Shirley told Gemma that she needed 20% more acting.
“I just felt it could have had 20 per cent more in the acting skills,” she said. “But you had your swan-like posture and your immaculate frame… I just felt like it just needed 20 per cent more…”
Yes, she told an actress that her acting was below par.
Talk about below the belt!
Gemma didn’t hit back, but her eyes said it all…
Viewers have often hit back at Shirley’s comments, but felt she had made it personal by criticising what someone does for a living – someone who has made a successful living, in fact.
Gemma has yet to comment on social media bout the performance or feedback, but results show should be very interesting!