Strictly Come Dancing: Shayne Ward hits back on criticism he was ‘over-confident’
All the updates from week two of the BBC dancing competition
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Strictly Come Dancing week two was eventful. Shayne Ward hit back at social media abuse, Chris McCausland made the best joke of the season, we had a Shania Twain number and Nick Knowles managed to dance after an injury meant he could only train for 16 hours.
In his VT ahead of performing, singer Ward said: “After the show on Saturday [of week one] I received some negative comments on social media saying I was over-confident. Some of them did get to me, when in truth I’m only human, I was scared, I was terrified. And I hid it behind as much smiling as possible.”
He was then shown hugging his partner Nancy Xu, before they performed their Tango to “The Door” by Teddy Swims. Head judge Shirley Ballas said: “I’ve seen the way the week’s gone for you and it hasn’t been pleasant in any way, shape or form.”
The first two weeks of the BBC competition had eased this year’s crop of stars into proceedings, with a launch show that saw the contestants partnered with their respective professional, and a first week of dances in which nobody was eliminated.
However, tonight, the judges’ scores from last week rolled over and will then be combined with the viewer vote, meaning two couples will have to take part in the dreaded dance-off during Sunday’s results show (29 September).
Catch up on the events of week two here...
Shayne hits back at trolls
In his VT, Shayne said: “After the show on Saturday I received some negative comments on social media saying I was over-confident. Some of them did get to me, when in truth I’m only human, I was scared, I was terrified. And I hid it behind as much smiling as possible.”
He was then shown hugging his partner Nancy.
After their Tango this week to “The Door” by Teddy Swims, Shirley said: “I’ve seen the way the week’s gone for you and it hasn’t been pleasant in any way, shape or form.”
Shayne scored a total of 31
Despite what he called a “tough” week, Shayne did well, scoring a total of 31 - 7 from Craig, 8 from Motsi, 8 from Shirley and 8 from Anton.
That’s a whole 10 points better than last week!
Pete’s scores are in
The penultimate dance tonight was Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał with their American Smooth to “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone, Morgan Wallen.
Scores were 4 from Craig, 6 from Motsi, 6 from Shirley and 6 from Anton - so 22. That’s a big improvement on last week’s 17. Woop for Wicks!
Sarah is fierce!
Obsessed with this still from Sarah’s Paso Doble. As Motsi said: “Boom!”
How did Sarah do in the last dance of the night?
Bringing the night to an epic close were Sarah and Vito with their Paso Doble to “Freed From Desire” by Gala, Molella, Phil Jay.
Sarah’s admitted to fancying Vito - maybe that’s what made this dance so spicy?!
The scores were 8 from Craig, 8 from Motsi, 8 from Shirley and 8 from Anton. 32!
That’s up two from last week’s 30. A fantastic finish to a gorgeous, glittery night.
Strictly week two draws to a shimmering close
Well, that was fun! And weird and wonderful in a very Strictly way. That’s it from us for another week. We’ll be back for week three when just 14 couples will be taking to the dance floor. Thank you and good night!
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