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‘Unfair’ Strictly judges blasted by pro Vincent Simone following public backlash

Vincent tells ED! that Harry should have stayed

Former Strictly star Vincent Simone admitted he felt the judges were unfair with their critique last weekend in an exclusive interview with Entertainment Daily.

The pro dancer is no stranger to the dancefloor, having competed on the hit BBC show between 2006 and 2012. While he won the Glitterball Trophy, he finished in second place with singer Rachel Stevens in 2008.

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Vincent left the show in 2012 (Credit: Splashnews.com)
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Strictly star calls out judges for being ‘unfair’

Since leaving the show, Vincent has continued to watch Strictly and has kept up with the 2025 series. Speaking exclusively to ED! on behalf of Paddy Power, Vincent opened up about last weekend’s dance-off.

To recap, Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey landed in the bottom two alongside former Drag Race contestant La Voix. After performing again, the judges saved La Voix, a decision which Vincent didn’t agree with.

“Honestly, Harry did not deserve to go this week,” he declared.

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La Voix and Aljaz and Karen and Harry in the Strictly bottom two

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Fabio Magnocavallo
Assistant Editor