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strictly come dance Viewers have been surprised by a decision involving Cynthia Erivo In latest episode,
Nominated for Oscar three times this week Wicked star returned to the show To guide the line-up of celebrity contestants for the first time since 2021.
However, at the beginning of the episode presenter Tess Daly revealed that the star would not be offered the score after each performance.
Daly said, “Tonight, Cynthia, you will be commenting on our pairings but not scoring.”
Throughout the episode, as co-host claudia winkelmann The judges were introduced to each round’s scores with a camera cut – Erivo was in an awkward position between them, holding his paddle.
“Cynthia was sitting in the middle when they scored, she’s like a pageant winner,” one viewer wrote on X/Twitter.
“They could have given Cynthia a score paddle… she’s just sitting there like a lemon,” said another: “Someone could have given Cynthia a paddle… it’s all a bit weird…”
Another fan complained that Erivo looked “out of place” without the paddle.
Erivo’s appearance on the show comes a month before its release Wicked: for goodFor which she is hoping to garner another Best Actress nomination.
One celebrity who was unable to compete on Saturday night’s episode was Neighbour star Stephen Dennis, who was advised rest by doctors after falling ill.
This means that Dennis and his professional partner Dianne Buswell will automatically advance to the next stage of the competition.
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After speculation, who is Buswell? strictlyThe first contestant was pregnant, she was forced to Denied claims that he is the real reason behind Dennis’ absence,
Last week, businessman and former apprentice Thomas Skinner became the candidate first star to die With his professional partner Amy Dowden from the 2025 series.
Skinner said he was disappointed to be out first, but Admitted that his dancing skills were not good enough,
Wicked: for goodThe film, releasing on November 21, will conclude the story of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, played by Erivo. Ariana Grande Playing Glinda, the Good Witch of the North.
Also reprising their roles are Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as the Sorcerer, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Marisa Bode as Nessarose.