Strictly fans speculate that show is fixed as Fleur 're-recorded' dance-off after fall

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Britney Spears has offered her estranged sister Jamie Lynn Spears some rare praise despite previously calling her 'scum' and accusing her of 'f***ing lying' in her controversial memoir released earlier this year.In an Instagram post shared Friday, the singer - who is celebrating her 41st birthday - congratulated her 'brave' and 'inspiring' little sister, 31, for baring her soul in a promo clip for her Fox's Special Forces, a military-style competition show for celebrities.Shortly after the post was published, fans of the Toxic singer expressed confusion in the comment section — even speculating that Britney may no longer be in control of her Instagram account.'It's my b-day but you're my heart so I'm thinking about you … congratulations on being so brave, inspiring, and showing guts and glory in your show !!!' Britney began. Rare: Britney Spears has offered her estranged sister Jamie Lynn Spears some rare praise despite previously calling her 'scum' and accusing her of 'f***ing lying' in her controversial memoir released earlier this year; Britney seen in NovemberShe then appeared to reply to Jamie Lynn's quote about wanting to feel 'worth something' and escape her sister's shadow by 'proving herself' on the cut-throat program, which will premiere January 4, 2023.  'You ain't alone … if anybody knows what that feels like … I get it' wrote Britney, who was clearly alluding to her now-terminated conservatorship.'My baby sister !!! I love you !!!' the pop star concluded.

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Strictly Come Dancing 's Fleur East has addressed the prop incident that led to her restarting her dance-off performance, saying: "The show must go on."

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are fearing a fan favourite could be in trouble after landing one of the most difficult dance routines the series shows.  As the remaining 10 couples are heading into week seven of the competition, and after the shock elimination of EastEnders’ James Bye and Amy Dowden last week, it’s clear no one is safe.  Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe topped the leaderboard during the Halloween special, doing a Couples’ Choice routine inspired by Hocus Pocus to I Put A Spell On You.  However, fans are fearing that this may be a high coming before a fall, as they’ve now been landed with the difficult rumba.  The Cuban dance, which is characterised by slow and determined hip movements, passionate storytelling and requires immaculate posture.  Strictly rumbas have proven to either make or break partners during their stint on the show – and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans.  “Absolutely thrilled for Ellie and Jojo, although I sadly sense the glittery trap door next week with that rumba,” wrote one, before adding, “more than happy to be proved wrong.”  “Ellie and johannes rumba who else is scared?” said another.  While another took a quote from Whoopi Goldberg and said: “ellie t, you in danger girl”  Strictly is going back to basics this week after two back-to-back themed episodes.

EASTENDERS star James Bye has branded his Strictly Come Dancing exit as "one of the worst experiences of my life". The 38-year-old became the fifth celebrity to leave the competition when he found himself in the dreaded dance-off for the first time and was up against singer and broadcaster Fleur East, following a Halloween-inspired live show.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Amy Dowden was in floods of tears on It Takes Two after her exit from the competition with celeb partner James Bye. Amy was left reaching for the tissues when EastEnders actor James paid a sweet tribute to her saying he had made a "friend for life". He became the fifth celebrity leave the competition when he found himself in the dreaded dance-off for the first time and was up against singer and broadcaster Fleur East, following a Halloween-inspired live show.

James Bye, 38, appeared with his professional dancer partner Amy Dowden, 32.Speaking to host Rylan Clark about their best efforts to stay in the competition, James recalled going up against his co-star Fleur East, 35, who as James said, “knows what she is doing”.Becoming the fifth celebrity to be voted off the BBC dance competition, EastEnders actor James appeared on It Takes Two to give his farewell interview, a ritual all couples go through after exiting the competition.When asked by Rylan what was going through his mind when they received the devastating news that they were going into the dance off, James replied: “It is up there with one of the worst experiences of my life.“Especially when you know you have to go against Fleur East.”Nodding along in agreement, Rylan echoed James’ thoughts saying: “She is pretty good!”“She knows what she is doing,” James replied, before going on to say that he loves her to “bits” making the entire experience all the more difficult to do.He said: “That is the other thing. It is horrible to feel like I am competing with someone I have got really close with, to someone who is such a lovely person and I know I am going to go.”Admitting that the result did not come as a surprise to him, James went on to reassure fans at home that he wouldn’t have wanted to have left the competition any other way, and that his experience ended on a high.What made his time on the show that extra bit special was being partnered with Amy, who James said “makes Strictly”.Boasting about his professional partner and now lifelong friend, James said: “Amy is what Strictly is all about.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were in shock after their "favourite" contestant, James Bye, was booted off after a fierce dance off. Fans of the EastEnders actor were left "sad to see James Bye leave" Strictly Come Dancing, after he "did his best" in a brutal dance off along with partner Amy Dowden, against Fleur East and Vito Coppola. James and Amy gave it their all as they performed a Charleston for the Halloween Strictly special, dancing to Bumble Bee, by LaVern Baker, whislt donning beekeeper and bee costumes.

FORMER EastEnders star Davood Ghadami has reached out to his co-star pal James Bye after he was dumped from Strictly this weekend. Martin Fowler actor James become the latest celebrity to be eliminated from the hit BBC dance contest following an intense dance-off with singer and radio star Fleur East.  His pal Davood Ghadami, once a Strictly contestant himself, has now shared a heartfelt message to his best friend expressing how ‘proud’ he is of the star.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were stunned to say goodbye to James Bye tonight after he was booted out in Halloween week. The EastEnders star, 38, found himself in the bottom two with popstar Fleur East, 35, on Sunday's results show. James and pro partner Amy Dowden tried to impress with their Charleston to Bumble Bee by LaVern Baker.

STRICTLY Come Dancing James Bye broke down in tears after he was given the boot on tonight's results show. The EastEnders star, 38, found himself in the bottom two with popstar Fleur East, 35, on Sunday's results show.

STRICTLY had a Halloween Week horror show as a feud erupted between the judges. A show source called the atmosphere “tense” after spats involving Craig, Motsi and Shirley. Craig had fired first by branding Motsi a “diva” in an interview.

EastEnders actor James Bye is the fifth celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday after tough dance off during the show's Halloween special.