Sam Quek Eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

Sam Quek was eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during the show's first Icons Week, leading to widespread fan outrage over perceived unfair scoring. After performing an American Smooth, Sam and her partner Nikita received a score of 29, placing them at the bottom alongside Montell Douglas. Despite Montell's higher score of 35, the public vote led to a dance-off where judges unanimously chose to save Montell, prompting viewers to accuse the show of being a 'fix'. In her post-elimination comments, Sam expressed her disappointment but acknowledged the competition's nature, stating she still felt she had more to give. Many fans took to social media to voice their frustration, highlighting that other contestants with lower scores should have been in the dance-off instead. This incident has sparked significant discourse around fairness in the judging process of the competition.