Strictly's Tom facing backlash over phone vote fiasco

Wed Dec 17 01:13PM by TV Editor

Strictly Come Dancing's Tom Chambers

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Holby City star Tom Chambers is facing an angry backlash from some Strictly Come Dancing viewers who believe he should not be in Saturday night's final.

The actor was given a pass through to the final after the BBC abandoned the phone vote last weekend.

All three couples were allowed through when it became clear that viewers voting for Tom would be unable to save him from the dance-off, due to the tie between Lisa and Rachel at the top of the leaderboard.

Originally votes from last weekend were to be carried over to the final but they now won't be counted and the BBC are offering a refund to anyone who voted.

However, many fans of the series are unhappy that Tom will feature in the final and some are calling for him to do the honorable thing and step down, reports the Daily Mirror.

A show insider told the paper: "Things have turned sour for Tom since Saturday. He and Camilla wanted to get through properly, not be given a free ride. They feel they could have won a dance-off.

"Camilla is really upset and has been crying. She doesn't want anyone to think they have cheated in any way."

Do you think Tom deserves his place in the final? Let us know what you think...

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  • (2941)

    I think that as it stands now it would be a shame if Tom stands down because it was the BBC's decision to halt the voting

    Posted by: pickleface on Fri Dec 19 05:54PM | Report abuse
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    Tom got the lowest vote last week because the Judges thought that he was the worst dancer on the night. He should not be in the final in my opinion and it would be a real travesty if he were to win the final. PW

    Posted by: p_n_webster_2000 on Fri Dec 19 07:35PM | Report abuse
  • (2943)

    ING

    Posted by: ristma95 on Fri Dec 19 08:04PM | Report abuse
  • (2944)

    YES I DO THINK HE SHOULD BE THERE

    Posted by: parfitt611 on Fri Dec 19 08:34PM | Report abuse
  • (2945)

    Yes I think Tom deserves his place in the final as he is good dancer. I think it's great all three are through as it makes for a more exciting competition. May the best dancer win

    Posted by: opalfruit54 on Fri Dec 19 08:40PM | Report abuse
  • (2946)

    Lisa out Tom in he is better than her by a long shot

    Posted by: opalfruit54 on Fri Dec 19 08:43PM | Report abuse
  • (2947)

    yes he deserves his place.. its not his fault the bbc decided not to do the dance off... he could of got through or not but we will not know now and that is down to the program not him... people need to get a life and just enjoy the final... i think he should be in the final and hopefully win...

    Posted by: shalee_08 on Fri Dec 19 08:47PM | Report abuse
  • (2948)

    yes yes yes he is better than lisa and rachel he has never been judged fairly because he is a man mg

    Posted by: margaretgrimes on Fri Dec 19 10:29PM | Report abuse
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    I agree, it is much, much harder for a man to take the lead in ballroom dancing, whereas the female gets guided by the male partner, so just has to follow. Good luck Tom and Camilla - don't give up!!

    Posted by: byrne on Fri Dec 19 10:43PM | Report abuse
  • (2950)

    I agree absolutely, he has no place in the final, he is definately the worst dancer, and should have gone weeks ago. carol

    Posted by: jfj100 on Sat Dec 20 10:32AM | Report abuse