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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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I'm a huge strictly fan. I think people need to grow up. Tom has put on a wonderful show and is a fantastic dancer. Why shouldn't he be in the final, I'd prefer him over Lisa Snowdon any day. If I'm not the only one who thinks like this, then had it not been for the tie, he could have gone through on the public vote anyway. We'll never know. As far as people asking for their money back, I thought proceeds from the phonecalls go to children in need. Are they asking for the money back from the charity too, not very festive!!!!
Posted by: ian.limbrick on Wed Dec 17 01:40PM | Report abuseget a blinking life folks - there are more urgent things to cry about, camilla, than a silly dance programme. cry for the children - everywhere.
Posted by: elsielou on Wed Dec 17 01:41PM | Report abuseI think that it is a very close match. To be honest, I would be happy to see any of these three win!!
Posted by: f.cockerill on Wed Dec 17 01:41PM | Report abuseyes he does, he is a brilliant dancer. let him prove it this week and have a 3 way dance off.
Posted by: cindy1947 on Wed Dec 17 01:41PM | Report abuseYes, I think he certainly does deserve a place in the final, I feel the judges vote on Saturday was unfair and I do believe he will win the competition
Posted by: bill.hancox on Wed Dec 17 01:41PM | Report abuseWho Cares
Posted by: wenphil on Wed Dec 17 01:41PM | Report abuseYes he should go through, he has been a victim of the error in the points system which has proved to be unfair. He has consistently been excellent and a joy to watch and if it had come to a dance off I am sure he would have got through.Ann,Lincolnshire
Posted by: annie.62 on Wed Dec 17 01:41PM | Report abuseno tom does not deserve his place in the final the bbc have made a massive error allowing it to go ahead this way
Posted by: alexandermcdonald123 on Wed Dec 17 01:41PM | Report abuseYES COS HE IS NOT AS BORING
Posted by: k.mcalpine on Wed Dec 17 01:41PM | Report abuseYes..... The final is only as planned if John Sargent had stayed. One of the most entertaining shows being spoiled by bellyaching viewers
Posted by: malcolm.black on Wed Dec 17 01:41PM | Report abuse