Ola Jordan defends Pete Wicks after Strictly Come Dancing public vote backlash

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Ola Jordan has responded to criticism over Pete Wicks avoiding the dance-off on "Strictly Come Dancing." Despite being at the bottom of the leaderboard, Wicks advanced to the semi-finals due to public votes, sparking outrage online. Jordan defended Wicks, stating that the public enjoys seeing non-dancers in the competition. She emphasized that the show is about entertainment, not just traditional ballroom dancing, and that viewers' preferences should be respected. She noted that the leaderboard's accuracy is important, suggesting that it can influence who ends up in the bottom two. Jordan believes that if the judges' scores align better with performances, it could change the outcomes of the public vote.


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