November 16th 2024.
This week on Strictly Come Dancing, viewers couldn't help but feel sorry for Pete Wicks. After last week's emotional and tear-jerking performance, fans were disappointed to see him struggle during this year's Blackpool special. Many felt that he was "stitched up" and didn't even have a chance to put his best foot forward.
Pete, a reality star known for his podcast, danced a cha-cha to the iconic song "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred. This was quite a contrast from his emotional couple's choice last Saturday. While last week's performance left viewers in tears, this week's routine sparked a very different reaction.
Dressed as a tram conductor in a see-through pink shirt and tight vinyl trousers, Pete definitely made a statement. He started the routine in a duffle coat, but soon revealed his heavily tattooed chest and left little to the imagination in his ultra-tight pants. The performance was a spectacle, with Pete lying on top of other professional dancers and later dancing with his back to the audience. He even finished the routine wearing a pink fluffy jacket and heart-shaped sunglasses in true Elton John style.
Despite the entertainment factor, Pete and his pro partner Jowita Przystał found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard. Head judge Shirley Ballas couldn't contain her excitement, calling the performance "very entertaining" and saying she would never forget it. She praised Pete for his "good isolation" and "clean neckline" through fits of giggles. Motsi Mabuse joked that she loved it for all the wrong reasons and wished the dancing had matched the entertainment factor. Unfortunately, the couple only received 27 points, with a low score of four from Craig Revel Horwood.
Pete, however, had a positive attitude and told Claudia Winkleman that he had fun. His fans were not happy, though, and took to social media to express their disappointment with the song choice and choreography. They felt that Pete had been "done dirty" and that he was being treated as a joke act. Despite this, many praised him for his hard work and for stepping out of his comfort zone over the past eight weeks.
Last weekend, Pete's performance had everyone in tears as he paid tribute to his late nan who passed away in 2022. In his VT, he spoke about how much she meant to him and how she was his best friend. His dance to an acoustic version of "The Best" by Tina Turner left him emotional and struggling to hold back tears. Judge Shirley even gave him a 10 for the heartfelt performance, and he sailed through to Blackpool Week.
As the competition heats up, fans are eagerly awaiting tomorrow night's results show. Will Pete make it through to the next round? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure, Pete has definitely come out of his shell and shown us all a different side of him. We can't wait to see what he has in store for us next on Strictly Come Dancing.
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