Strictly viewers were left distracted as the third live show of the competition got underway
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left distracted as Movie Week kicked off on Saturday evening (October 11).
Before the celebrities and their professional partners took to the famous dancefloor, the BBC show introduced Cynthia Erivo as the Hollywood star becomes first-ever guest mentor.
A video tape dedicated to Cynthia, who is famed for playing Elphaba in the movie Wicked, flashed up on-screen before the professionals did an epic performance to a Wicked-themed dance to As Long As You’re Mine.
Cynthia has joined the Strictly judging panel for Movie Week, but will only comment on performances and not score
However, Strictly viewers were left comparing the opening sequence to the opening titles of rival reality show, The X-Factor.
The intro for Cynthia reminded fans of ITV show The X Factor(Image: BBC)
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Taking to X, one Strictly fan wrote: “What was that intro for Cynthia?? it’s giving X Factor icl #strictly,” while a second asked: “Obsessed with that X Factor style intro for Cynthia #BBCStrictly #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly.”
A third chimed in: “What’s the 2010 X Factor intro about #Strictly,” as another stated: “Why is this Cynthia Erivo intro giving peak X Factor omggggg I love it #Strictly.”
Stefan Dennis has been forced to pull out of this week’s live show after falling ill.
Cynthia Erivo is the first ever guest mentor on Strictly(Image: BBC)
The news was announced on last night’s It Takes Two while the BBC show released a statement, which read: “Due to illness over the past few days, Stefan Dennis has been advised by doctors to rest and , as a result, he will not dance this weekend.
“In lines with the rules of Strictly, Stefan and Dianne will receive a bye through to next week when they will hopefully be able to dance again.”
Ahead of the live show, bookmakers had Ross King as the favourite to be eliminated next.
Dianne Buswell and Stefan Dennis are not taking part in movie week(Image: Dianne Buswell Instagram)
The TV presenter has been dealt a crushing blow as he found himself at 10/11 to be sent packing on Sunday night.
Elsewhere, Chris Robshaw could be in danger at 6/4 for the boot, while Stefan Dennis (8/1) is the only other name priced shorter than 14/1 for an exit this weekend.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “It’s bad news for Ross heading into this weekend’s Strictly… punters reckon he’s next in line for the boot.”
Strictly’s results show airs Sunday, October 12, at 7:15pm
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