Strictly's Toyah Wilcox takes 'swipe' at Chris McCausland
Strictly Come Dancing star Toyah Willcox sparked major backlash from viewers as she appeared to make a cheeky dig at fellow contestant Chris McCausland.
The singer, 66, and professional dance partner Neil were the latest couple to be eliminated from the BBC hit competition on Sunday night.
Their journey came to an abrupt end when they found themselves in the bottom two. In a tense dance-off, they competed against Paul Merson and Karen Hauer, but ultimately, the judges decided to save Karen and Paul.
Following their exit, the duo appeared on Monday’s episode of Strictly spin-off It Takes Two alongside host Fleur East.
Fleur went on to ask Toyah if she had any advice to give the remaining contestants. She said: “Do you have any advice or tips for any of the other celebrities?”
Toyah burst out laughing and turned to the camera and said: “If you don’t want to do a dance-off, get rid of Chris.”
Fleur was left speechless as she looked around the room. Toyah burst out laughing and added: “You’re all going to face the dance-off.”
Attempting to make light of the situation, Neil jumped in and said: “I think she has chosen her winner.” Viewers picked up on the awkward moment as they went straight to social media to share their reactions.
One commented: “Was it panic I saw on their faces when Toyah said ‘get rid of Chris if you don’t want to do a dance off ‘ …little does she realise Chris is a 100x better dancer than she was and he is there on merit #ItTakesTwo.” (sic)
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Another asked: “#strictly ... Toyah? What was that about?” A third pointed out: “Oh, Toyah, that's not it! That was awkward for both Fleur and Neil #Ittakestwo.” (sic)
One wrote: “That was such a nasty dig Toyah just made at Chris. Malicious, vicious and jealous. Good riddance #strictly.” (sic)
Another viewer asked: “Was Toyah trying to throw Chris under the bus!! #ItTakesTwo.” Meanwhile, some fans were pleased to see Toyah back on their screen. One Tweeted: “Toyah looks great on #ittakestwo.” (sic)
Another pointed out: “Remember Toyah is 66!! She did amazing on the show.” Meanwhile one added: “Well said Toyah about your age. Just like Angela Rippon proved last year as well. Age is definitely no barrier to success. #Strictly.” (sic)
Strictly: It Takes Two returns tomorrow at 6.30pm on BBC Two.
