Jo Whiley and James Jordan are among the celebrities who have told of their shock after Dev Griffin got the boot from Strictly.
The Radio 1 DJ and his professional partner Dianne Buswell were eliminated from the BBC competition on Sunday after a dance-off against Viscountess Weymouth and Aljaz Skorjanec, despite many fans thinking Griffin was one of the stronger competitors.
DJ and presenter Whiley said she was “gobsmacked and gutted” at the decision.
Gobsmacked and gutted for you @dev_101 Sending massive love ❤️ You’ve shone through @bbcstrictly & this feels very wrong ☹️
— Jo Whiley (@jowhiley) October 13, 2019
“Sending massive love. You’ve shone through @bbcstrictly & this feels very wrong,” she said.
“Dev was a potential finalist… Why?????” tweeted former Strictly pro Jordan.
“As dancers there’s absolutely no comparison Dev is far far better even though this was his weakest dance so far,” he said.
“Although Emma’s performance was more fun and energetic but the judges should be judging the dancing and public judge their favourite.”
Dev was a potential finalist…
WHY?????#Strictly
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) October 13, 2019
As dancers there’s absolutely no comparison DEV is far far better even though this was his weakest dance so far.Although Emma’s performance was more fun and energetic BUT the judges should be judging the dancing and public judge their favourite #Strictly
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) October 13, 2019
Presenter Gaby Roslin said it was “crazy”.
“What the heck?” she tweeted. “That’s crazy. No way??? #Strictlyresults.”
What the heck? @dbuzz6589 @dev_101 That’s crazy. No way??? #Strictlyresults
— Gaby Roslin (@GabyRoslin) October 13, 2019
Griffin’s fellow contestant Saffron Barker said she was stunned that he was out.
“Absolutely gutted and shocked with tonight’s results .. @dbuzz6589 & @dev_101 you were absolutely amazing every week!!” she posted.
Absolutely gutted and shocked with tonight’s results .. 😭 @dbuzz6589 & @dev_101 you were absolutely amazing every week!! 💔😭💕 #strictly
— Saffron Barker (@SaffronBarker) October 13, 2019
Comedian Chris Ramsey, who is also in the running for the Glitterball trophy, said: “Absolutely gutted I won’t be hanging out with my mate @dev_101 every weekend anymore.
“Big love lad, you’re the best genie the dance floor has ever seen!”
Absolutely gutted I won’t be hanging out with my mate @dev_101 every weekend anymore. Big love lad, you’re the best genie 🧞♂️ the dance floor has ever seen!
— Chris Ramsey (@IAmChrisRamsey) October 13, 2019
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One.