Strictly Come Dancing viewers expressed concerns for Anton du Beke following the dance off in Saturday (December 3) evening’s show.
Kym Marsh and Graziano di Prima missed out on a spot in next Sunday’s (December 11) semi-finals after being pitted against Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu.
Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas all opted to save Molly and send Kym home.
But Anton backed Kym and Graziano – leaving fans stumped.
Strictly surprise from Anton du Beke
Before head judge Shirley gave her view and casting vote, Anton surprised viewers by opening up the possibility of a Molly departure after Craig and Motsi had selected her to stay.
Anton reflected on the Musical Week dance off performances: “As you’d expect at this time in the competition, this late stage, the quality of the dancing was incredible.
“I thought both couples danced brilliantly but I felt that one couple raised their game.
“There was a sort of freedom they didn’t have on Friday night.
“So based completely and solely on that one dance, I’d like to save Kym and Graziano.”
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