The leaderboard on the popular show “Strictly Come Dancing” has stirred discussions among fans within just one week of the competition. Camilla Kerslake, the wife of contestant Chris Robshaw, shared her thoughts on the varying levels of dance experience among participants after Chris’s debut performance with his partner Nadiya Bychkova. Their samba routine received a score of 14, placing them near the bottom of the leaderboard after the first live show.
Supporting her husband in the audience, Camilla expressed amazement at the disparity in dance backgrounds among the contestants, describing it as striking. She took to Instagram to showcase her pride in Chris, emphasizing the challenge of competing against individuals with extensive dance experience when he had little prior dance exposure.
Fans flooded the comments section with supportive messages for Chris, while “Love Island” winner Amber Gill raised concerns about the fairness of having contestants with significant dance backgrounds. This debate emerged as contestants like Lewis Cope and Amber Davies admitted to having some dance experience, although they lacked training in Latin or Ballroom styles.
Addressing the topic of contestants’ dance experience, Strictly judge Anton Du Beke highlighted the advantage that some may have from prior dance exposure, particularly in musical theatre or commercial dancing. However, he noted that sustained improvement throughout the competition is crucial, regardless of initial dance background.
The ongoing discussion surrounding dance experience among contestants continues to captivate viewers and participants alike on the dance floor of “Strictly Come Dancing.”