Shirley Ballas Faces Backlash Over Dance-Off Decision

Shirley Ballas, head judge of Strictly Come Dancing, faced severe backlash after her controversial decision to save Wynne Evans over Shayne Ward during a recent dance-off. Despite Shayne's romantic rumba, Shirley justified her choice by claiming Wynne's routine was more 'joyous', leading to accusations of bias and favoritism from viewers. Former judge Arlene Phillips publicly supported Shayne, expressing regret over his elimination and criticizing Shirley's decision, which many fans deemed ludicrous. Social media exploded with outrage, with calls for Shirley's removal from the judging panel and demands for a rule change regarding the voting system. Critics argue that the current system unfairly prioritizes judges' opinions over public votes. The incident has sparked a broader discussion about the fairness of the judging process on the show.