Strictly Come Dancing fans were left complaining about the fairness of the show just minutes into the series' first dance. The BBC One dancing competition returned to our screens this weekend, with Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh opening the celeb performances.
Kym and her partner Graziano Di Prima danced the Jive to Yes by Merry Clayton, as reported by The Mirror. However, whilst fans were thrilled to see the show back, they had one complaint to make as the live show started.
Kym and Graziano were given some positive feedback and constructive criticism as they stood in front of the judges. But Strictly fans took to Twitter to vent over the 'unfair' decision to make Kym do a Jive in the first week.
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"Jive on week one always feels a bit harsh to me. Thought Kym did well being first as well. Lots of potential once the nerves reduce a bit! #Strictly," one wrote, as another added: "Wow to be given Jive week one that’s really tough for anyone to get #Strictly."
A third shared: "Always think a jive in the first week is unfair," with a fourth writing: "Why are they doing a jive on week 1?! #strictly."
Others, though, defended Kym for her performance - and said she was dealt a hard first week especially with it being a jive and her being tasked with opening the entire series as the show marks its 20th anniversary.
"I enjoyed that Jive it's a difficult dance for Week 1 Kym did well. #Strictly," another shared, whilst one wrote: "It was a good start for Kym. She definitely needs learn how to speed up though because that was a little slow for Jive. #Strictly."
A fan added on social media: "That was a difficult dance for a series opener, and the music choice was strange. Not a particularly great jive but a decent first effort. Shame the audience are back, clapping along almost in time with the music #Strictly."
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