Strictly Come Dancing fans have become convinced there is a “rift” between Tess Daly and Craig Revel Horwood after Saturday night’s show.
The 56-year-old judge has previously made some catty remarks about the show’s host, including slamming her regular questions as “dull”.
At the weekend, the 52-year-old host was seen goading Craig after he gave his characteristically savage critiques.
Viewers rushed to Twitter to complain that Tess was unfairly ganging up on the judge for only doing his job.
One Twitter user said: “Tess’s constant disagreement with Craig is tedious, boring, and unnecessary.”
“Come on, Tess, criticise one of the other judges for a change – they are saying the same as Craig did,” echoed a second.
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Someone else chimed in to say: “Craig, again not being allowed to judge by the presenter, poor from Tess.”
One particularly sharp exchange between the pair prompted huge debate online, after Craig criticised Ugo Monye and Oti Mabuse’s performance as “lacking musicality – it was stiff and a little bit heavy footed I’m afraid.”
Tess immediately jumped to Ugo’s defense, replying: “He’s a rugby player Craig, five weeks ago, he’d never even danced.”
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Craig shot back: “Yes, I understand that. I get it darling. But it won’t change what it was, sorry.”
Viewers at home rallied behind Craig on social media.
One fan said: “Sorry Tess but I agree with Craig, we all know they’ve only been dancing 5 weeks.”
Another added: “Loved that well done Craig. He needs to judge what he sees! And not give what Tess want’s to see. Tess really needs to stop stating things that we all know and can see for ourselves.”
“Craig’s shady comment to Tess has made the show tonight tbh,” applauded a third.
Last month, Craig insisted that he had the edge on Tess saying: “I am up with the kids’ culture. I know phrases like GOAT – greatest of all time.
“I taught the nation that. I am down with the kids and I could teach Tess a thing or two about it.”
However, Tess’s spokesman dismissed notions of a rift between the pair, telling The Sun : “Tess loves Craig and the pair are good friends. They catch up every week at the show.”
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