Jamie Borthwick Accused of Strictly Fix

Strictly Come Dancing is facing accusations of favoritism after judges praised EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick as a potential winner of the Glitterball Trophy following his performance in a quickstep routine. Dressed as Elton John, Borthwick received a high score of 30, which led to concerns from viewers that he might have an unfair advantage due to his previous win in the Strictly Christmas Special with a similar dance. Judges Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse both expressed strong support for Jamie, leading show host Tess Daly to highlight their comments as significant. However, social media users criticized the timing of such endorsements, questioning whether it was premature to discuss the trophy this early in the competition. Jamie himself downplayed the praise, stating it was too early to consider winning, while also addressing rumors related to the show's infamous 'curse'. The controversy has ignited debate among fans about fairness in the competition.