Rhys Stephenson and Tess Daly on Strictly Come Dancing
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Strictly: Tess Daly under fire for ‘patronising’ comments to Rhys Stephenson

Viewers weren't happy with Tess' tone

Strictly Come Dancing star Rhys Stephenson left the competition last night and was emotional as he bid farewell.

But host Tess Daly came under fire from viewers for her comments to Rhys as he faced the dance-off against John Whaite.

Viewers accused Tess, 52, of speaking to Rhys, 28, “like a child”.

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Tess Daly speaks to Rhys Stephenson on Strictly Come Dancing
Tess came under fire as viewers accused her of speaking to Rhys ‘like a child’ (Credit: BBC)

What happened on Strictly last night?

As it was announced that Rhys would be facing the dreaded dance-off, Tess told him: “Aw I’m so sorry darling.

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Rebecca Carter
Editor (Royal Insider)