Strictly Come Dancing fans went into hysterics during Saturday’s show after spotting Neil Jones’ hilarious reaction to a below-par score for Angela Rippon.
The newsreader earned a six from head judge Shirley Ballas after dancing a Waltz to Fascination by Nat King Cole with her professional partner Kai Widdrington28.
As the scores were read out, Neil’s anger was evident as the six were revealed, with one fan calling it ‘the face of the series’.
Another said ‘I loved Neil’s reactions to Angela and Kai’s scores, followed by a crying laughing emoji face.
A third said: ‘Neil is outraged by Angela and Kai’s scores’ with many crying laughing faces.
Shock: Strictly Come Dancing fans went into hysterics during Saturday’s show after spotting Neil Jones’ hilarious reaction to a sub-par score for Angela Rippon
Response: Although Angela agreed with the judges’ comments, it was the score that got everyone talking and professional dancer Neil Jones was the first to show his reaction (pictured at the back)
A fourth wrote: ‘Neil’s face behind Angela’
After Angela’s performance, Anton de Beke said: ‘It was beautiful and elegant, as we have come to expect from you. It was a bit abrupt because the side steps weren’t big enough.
He continued, “It was elegant, it was beautiful. I could have used a little more flow, but like I said, that’s because the sidestep wasn’t wide enough, but beyond just a lovely dance.’
Then Craig Revel Horwood commented: I thought your footwork was a little wobbly, my dear, and the frame was a little loose.’
He added, “You know what? You always bring style and elegance to the dance floor.’
Motsi Mabuse then said: ‘That was a very classical waltz. I love it when we dance a full dance like you outshine the competition.
“And you look beautiful in his arm.” You look like it’s so easy to dance with him and no matter what happens, it always seems like it’s not too much for you, it’s always at ease.
She then asked, “I’m thinking today: Could we have pushed a little more? Could we have given it a little more so that we don’t play it safe?
Frustration: As the scores were read out, Neil’s anger was evident as the six were revealed, with one fan calling it ‘the face of the series’
Dancing queen: The former newsreader performed Nat King Cole’s Waltz to Fascination with her professional partner Kai Widdrington, 28
Criticism: Anton de Beke described the routine as a bit abrupt because the side steps were not quite big enough and that it could have done with a little more flow
Hard: Craig said the routine was wobbly, while Motsi asked if Angela could push it more as they were looking for finalists and felt like she was playing it safe
Support: After Shirley scored a six, fans flocked to X to vent their frustration and shower their love on the 79-year-old
“We are in the middle of the competition and looking for our finalists, so if there is more to give, please give.”
Head judge Shirley also had a few comments, saying the routine needed to ‘sink in a bit’, but added some words of encouragement at the end saying ‘keep going’.
Although Angela agreed with the judges’ comments, it was the score that got everyone talking and professional dancer Neil Jones was the first to show his reaction.
When Craig scored a seven, Neil shook his head angrily and was seen saying, “No way.”
He nodded in agreement when Motsi showed her eight, but when Shirley gave a six, Neil gasped, mouth agape and sat there for a few minutes.
Following the judges’ criticism and low scores, fans flocked to X – formerly known as Twitter – to share their thoughts.
One user wrote: ‘We must protect Angela Rippon at all costs #Strictly’
A second said: Layton OVERSCORE, Angela Rippon AWARDED #Strictly’
While a third reminded everyone: ‘Well I think Angela Rippon is amazing, remember she’s 79, who else can dance like that #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly’
Before her performance, the presenter said she wanted to dance in honor of her late father John Rippon, who taught her to waltz as a little girl.
“My father loved to dance and when we went to a family party or danced anywhere, I would stand on his feet while he danced around. “I think waltzing was one of the first things I ever did as a little girl,” she said The mirror.
Angela also talked about whether her participation brought any attention to male admirers.
She said: ‘I get a lot of nice comments, but no. I’m very fortunate to have a lot of wonderful men in my life, married men, single men, gay men, straight men. I have a wonderful collection of super friends, men and women, and I enjoy that.
‘But I don’t think being on Strictly has done anything for my mental state and told me it’s time I had a man in my life.’