Shows caught in 'fix' rows as fans fume about Tom Malone in E4's The Real Dirty Dancing

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E4’s The Real Dirty Dancing has come under fire regarding Googlebox’s Tom Malone’s experience as a professional dancer.The 26 year old TV personality is among 10 celebrities on the show who are trying to learn the choreography from the hit film.

However, while the other celebs have minimal dance experience, Tom has made a living as a dancer. Speaking to The Sun, a source said: “A lot of the celebs on the show were really surprised to find out they were up against a professional, trained dancer. “They really liked Tom and got along really well but of course it was going to be harder for them to pick up the moves.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter But it’s not the first time that fans have alleged that a TV show has given certain contestants an unfair advantage.

Here’s some of the shows that have faced accusations of fixing in the past… Dancing On Ice Some viewers of ITV’s Dancing On Ice have complained about the backgrounds of the show’s celebrity contestants.This year, 26 year old Regan Gascoigne has proven himself to be a natural on the ice, though fans have claimed that he has been given an unfair advantage due to his dancing background.

Away from the show, Regan, who is the son of former England footballer Paul Gascoigne, has attended the Hammond Ballet School and the Tring Park School for Performing Arts, leading fans to question whether this has contributed to his success.