6 days Ago By [email protected] (Jessica Sansome)
Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to be annoyed by a decision made by the show on for Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell - but quickly praised them both once their latest routine was over. The pair opened week nine of the BBC One dance contest, which saw the Strictly stars and the show's entire team relocate to Blackpool for one weekend for its annual spectacle from the famous Tower Ballroom. Comedian Chris and professional dancer Dianne kicked the epic night of dancing off by delivering a classical American smooth routine to Canadian-born singer Paul Anka’s Jump that earned them their first 10s of the series READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing spoiler leak reveals 'wrong' bott om-two in Blackpool 'shock' Head judge Shirley Ballas told black tie-wearing Chris that he had the "best feet I’ve seen in a long time", and "didn’t miss a beat", while Anton Du Beke said "if anyone can beat that tonight, I’d be amazed".
They earned 37 points from the judges, as co-host Tess Daly said they were the 100th Strictly couple to perform in Blackpool. It was also revealed that Chris' mother, father and sister were watching him in the audience and it all became too much as Dianne became emotional as they received their highest score of the series, hopefully taking them one step closer to performing in front of her mum and dad as they prepare for their visit from Australia. But it's fair to say Strictly fans were initially concerned for the pair as they were the first out of the eight couples to perform, which has historically been a worying spot.
@jame_2206 asked: "Why must Chris go out first again?? #strictly." @edgarandrewpoe echoed: "Chris is always performing early, 3rd time he’s gone first? #Strictly." Chris and Dianne opened the show live from Blackpool's Tower Ballroom (Image: PA) @Carlee3091 fumed: "What the f**l? Why is he on first AGAIN??? When there’s at least 3 who haven’t opened?" @mickclfc replied: "We thought the same.
He smashed it though." @BarbaraHeathco2 shared: "I wondered that myself. He showed them though.
Go Chris and Diane." @ChristineCarr echoed: "We said same - guessing the iconic nature of his dance style to start the show. But incredibly unfair when others haven’t danced first yet.
#Strictly." However, @annbrett40 posted: "I don't think they will be forgotten this week with that performance - loved it." @jonathan_deakin added: "I don't care! He was fired up and ready to go! They were awesome!".
