Strictly Come Dancing fans in shock as leak reveals first eliminated dancer

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has quipped Shirley Ballas is "gunning for the big fight" amid calls for her to be sacked. Craig, 57 - often dubbed Strictly's Mr Nasty - opened up on the BBC show's head judge's repeated efforts to lock horns with him this series.

Shirley Ballas has issued a direct message to viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after she was hit with backlash following the latest instalment of the BBC dance contest.

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has been blasted by fans — who claim she is sexist. The dance veteran has been accused of preferring male celebrity dancers to women on the hit BBC1 show. Fans went into meltdown after Sunday night’s show during which Shirley Ballas once again backed a man over his “skilled” female rival, critics say.

Shirley Ballas has issued a direct message to viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after she was hit with backlash following her latest appearance on the show. The BBC One dance contest's head judge was back on the panel on Saturday night for the show's much-loved Movie Week special.

Claudia Winkleman has become a much-loved member of Strictly ever since she joined Tess Daly as a co-host back in 2014.MORE: Tess Daly's fans seriously divided as husband Vernon Kay unveils huge tattooFans and viewers alike love to see the star on screen – not least because of her seriously stylish ensembles, masterfully put together by Claudia's stylist Sinead McKeefry. WATCH: Tess Daly & Claudia Winkleman's 5 Style LessonsBut there is something upsetting Claudia's fans on Instagram – as made evident by her very latest post.READ: Claudia Winkleman's daily diet: what the Strictly star eats for breakfast, lunch and dinnerMORE: Tess Daly's diet revealed: what the Strictly host eats in a dayClaudia, 50, shared a snapshot taken backstage on the show, showing her posing in her a sparkling silver jacket and matching trousers.And while her followers adored the fashion-forward ensemble, they did have one complaint.A post shared by Claudia Winkleman (@claudiawinkle)Claudia's fans have urged the star to credit her Strictly outfits"You never put out where the clothes are from!!" one told the star, while a second echoed: "These trousers are everything.

Tess Daly stepped back the spotlight again at the weekend as she resumed her hosting duties on Strictly Come Dancing.MORE: Tess Daly prepares for heartbreak over daughter PhoebeBut her husband, Vernon Kay, was busy making waves too – for an altogether different reason. WATCH: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman dazzle in sequins for movie weekThe 48-year-old took to Instagram to share a snapshot of a huge tattoo covering his back. And fans were divided.READ: Strictly's Tess Daly surprises with baby photo as she makes exciting family announcementSEE: Vernon Kay and Tess Daly's home with pool and gym is another worldVernon has been happily married to Tess since 2003 and together they share two children, daughters, Phoebe, 17, and 13-year-old Amber.

Rylan Clark has completely delighted Strictly Come Dancing viewers with his ‘perfect’ impersonation of Keira Knightly in Love Actually. Before Richie Anderson was eliminated after facing Fleur East in the dreaded dance off, the It Takes Two presenter appeared in a skit alongside his co-host Janette Manrara to promote the BBC Two spin-off show. The duo recreated the well-known cards on the doorstep scene from the 2003 Richard Curtis romcom, made famous by Keira’s Juliet and Andrew Lincoln’s Mark.

Strictly Come Dancing fans flocked to Twitter in outrage following Sunday night's shock dance-off. Viewers were stunned as Richie Anderson and his dance partner Giovanni Pernice and Fleur East and Vito Coppola were asked to reprise their third week dances again after the red light of doom landed on them.

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly, unveiled his massive back tattoo today. In 2012, the star lost a bet that meant he had to get NFL player Eli Manning's face inked on his back, but not until a decade later was he able to show Eli the artwork in person. Vernon, 48, removed his shirt to reveal the gigantic black-and-white tat of Eli, 41, who was left gobsmacked.The presenter took to Instagram to share the surreal moment with his 719,000 followers.In the picture, Eli is standing next to Vernon’s back, mimicking the expression on the tattoo ten years on.In the caption, Vernon wrote: "Finally got to show #elimanning my punishment for betting against him and @nygiants in 2012.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have branded Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer's leotard-clad routine as "absolutely glorious" and a triumph for body positivity. The BBC duo performed a lively Cha Cha Cha to Flashdance track What A Feeling to wrap up Strictly Come Dancing's Movie Week.

READ MORE: Updates from Strictly's Movie Week as 14 remaining couples take to the floor Last week saw Loose Women star Kaye Adams bow out of the competition with her dance partner Kai Widdrington - who last year made it into the final with TV presenter Aj Odudu before she withdrew due to a severe ankle injury. But head judge Shirley was unimpressed with the result, and disagreed with her fellow judges who chose to save Bros singer Matt Goss after the dreaded dance off.

VERNON Kay shocked his followers today when he revealed an enormous tattoo of another man's face on his back. The This Morning host - who is a huge American football fan - had former NFL star Eli Manning inked on him after losing a bet.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were horrified last night after a spoiler claiming to reveal who goes leaked online. The show's fans were left reeling after one to this year's celebs was named as the person who is axed in tonight's results show.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans slammed the judges for "overmarking" Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice in tonight's show. The pair opened Movie Night with a fun Lion King routine dressed as lovable duo Timon and Pumbaa.

Tess Daly dazzled in a sparkly black jumpsuit as she welcomed viewers back for the highly-anticipated Movie Week on Strictly Come Dancing.The blonde bombshell, 53, showcased her hourglass figure as she rocked the off-the-shoulder garment which hugged her killer curves as she posed up a storm on air.It featured black silk sleeves which complimented the matching black belt that stood out against the glittery one-piece.

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly shared a rare glimpse backstage as she prepared for Saturday night showtime with a spray tan. The 53-year-old presenter from Stockport posted snaps from behind-the-scenes as prepared to step back in front of the cameras for the BBC dance show.

Tess Dalyis arguably the golden girl of Saturday night television - and Sunday nights too. Stockport-born Tess started her TV presenting career in 2001, and has since hosted hit shows from Sport Relief to SMTV Live to Strictly Come Dancing.She began presenting the popular dancing show on BBC One in 2004 alongside Bruce Forsyth and now Claudia Winkleman, which sees her entertain huge audiences (frequently over 10 million). READ MORE: Strictly's Tess Daly's marriage to Vernon Kay — 'explosive' meeting to sexting shameHowever, there’s a lot more to the star who’s kept herself very busy since breaking out on the scene back in 2001 - alongside raising two children, 17-year-old Phoebe and 13-year-old Amber, with hubby Vernon Kay.

Claudia Winkelman gave an insight into the skincare routine that she's not particularly proud of in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.Speaking about her fake tan habit, the Strictly Come Dancing star admitted that she felt like “a disgrace” and that she was sometimes having to apologise to the state her bedding would be left in. Claudia, 50, confessed: “I’ve got zero knowledge about skincare. I mean none.The makeup you can see now? “Definitely, this is Monday, I can tell you,” she added pointing to her face.

Strictly Come Dancing. Last week, things took a rather awkward turn on the BBC One dance competition after fans spotted a frosty exchange between the 53-year-old presenter and the TV judge.During the fun-filled evening, Fleur East took to the stage to perform the Viennese Waltz with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola.READ MORE: Abbey Clancy shows off ripped abs in crop top and leggings amid new health regimeBut things became uncomfortable after the blonde bombshell accidentally ignored the 57-year-old panellist when she asked the judges for their feedback on the elegant routine.As the dancing duo prepared to flutter off backstage with Claudia Winkleman, Tess quickly corrected herself as she asked Craig for his feedback.She said: “All very constructive advice from the judges, and it’s only...” before she interrupted herself, adding: “Oh, Craig, excuse me, my darling.