Strictly fans claim 'real winner' was 'robbed' after Ellie Leach makes history
dailyrecord.co.ukStrictly Come Dancing's final saw 22 year-old Ellie Leach crowned the show's youngest winner so far alongside partner Vito Coppola, but not all viewers were happy with the outcome.On Saturday, the pair were named as 2023 champions after beating Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier.
During the finale, they performed a trio of stunning routines - a favourite dance, show dance and judges' pick to bag the Glitterball trophy.
While judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas gave their scores - it all came down to the public vote.As a result, fans have argued that actor Layton and partner Nikita Kuzmin should have been crowned victorious due to their higher score and topping the leader board with 119 points.Some have taken to social media claiming the duo were "robbed" while others were quick to notice 29 year-old Williams "sad" reaction before the final results were announced.
Meanwhile others appeared to feel Elliee and Vito deserved to win, the Mirror reports.On Twitter one person said: "I’m sorry But Layton & Nikita was Robbed #strictly", a different account put: "Ellie was a superb contestant but Leighton has been absolutely robbed there. "Absolutely robbed #StrictlyFinal #strictly", another viewer wrote."Sorry but Layton and Nikita were robbed just saying #Strictly", another fan said: "Layton was absolutely robbed #strictly" while another added: "Layton robbed #strictly."Elsewhere, a different account claimed: "Layton looked so sad just then.
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