Viewers outraged as judges ‘undermark’ Chris McCausland on Strictly

Viewers of Strictly Come Dancing were left fuming after the judges appeared to underestimate Chris McCausland’s performance during Saturday night’s episode. The comedian and his professional partner Dianne Buswell showcased a deeply moving couple’s choice routine set to John Lennon’s Instant Karma. Chris, who is visually impaired, poignantly simulated his experiences with blindness by gently placing his hands over Dianne’s eyes, creating a powerful and emotional moment that resonated with many in the audience.

As their routine concluded, the audience erupted into applause, and an emotional Chris embraced Dianne, who expressed her pride in him with heartfelt words. Social media lit up with praise for the couple, with one viewer stating they could hardly watch without tears in their eyes, calling Chris “extraordinary.” Another proclaimed their admiration for the duo, describing them as a “partnership of dreams,” while others echoed sentiments of being moved to tears by their performance.

Despite the emotional impact of their dance, the judges’ scores sparked outrage among fans. Craig Revel Horwood rated their performance a seven out of ten, while Motsi Mabuse awarded them an eight. Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke were more generous, giving them nines. Ultimately, Chris and Dianne secured a total of 33 points out of 40, a score that many viewers felt did not reflect the quality of their performance.

Numerous fans took to social media to voice their discontent, insisting that Chris had been severely undermarked. One viewer expressed frustration, stating that Chris was “incredible” and deserving of higher marks. Another lamented that the couple was penalized for not relying on an emotional backstory. Comments flooded in, reinforcing the sentiment that Chris and Dianne’s performance was stunning and unfairly scored.

As the conversation continues on social platforms, it remains to be seen how the judging will play out in future episodes and how the audience reaction might influence the show moving forward. What are your thoughts on their routine? Share your opinions and join the discussion.