September 21st 2024.
Pete Wicks, well-known for his time on The Only Way is Essex, recently made his debut on the iconic dance show, Strictly Come Dancing. However, his first performance did not receive the glowing reviews he had hoped for. The 35-year-old took to the dancefloor with his partner, Jowita Przystał, and performed a pasodoble. But before the dance, Pete expressed his concerns about his lack of dancing abilities.
In a pre-recorded segment, he jokingly mentioned that he has the flexibility of a chopstick and that his family and friends were expecting him to "mess up" on the show. He also admitted that he lacks rhythm and natural dance ability, which could be a major challenge for him. Despite his self-doubts, he gave his best on the dancefloor and completed the routine.
After their performance, the four judges - Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and the notoriously difficult-to-please Craig Revel Horwood - shared their thoughts. Shirley began with a not-so-positive comment, stating that she was "a little bit lost for words" and that the routine seemed repetitive. As the studio audience started to boo, Shirley asked them to wait, indicating she might have something positive to follow up with. However, that was not the case. She advised Pete to "keep trying" and "come back next week fighting," but overall, it wasn't her cup of tea.
Anton also had some criticism, saying that the routine made him "nervous" and that Pete needs to work on his timing and music. Craig was also not impressed, mentioning that Pete's arms were "loose and forgotten about" and making a sarcastic comment about his performance looking like a stroll through a steelworks factory. However, Motsi appreciated the modern interpretation of the dance and Pete's fiery eyes, but she also mentioned missing technique.
Despite the judges' criticism, Pete seemed to enjoy the experience and was determined to keep improving. When asked about his thoughts after the performance, he said he loved it and had a great time. He also mentioned that he knew this competition might not be his forte, but he was grateful for the opportunity and enjoyed the past few weeks of training and preparation.
The judges gave Pete and Jowita a score of 4, 5, 3, and 5, which was not the best, but Pete remained positive. Viewers at home also shared their thoughts on social media, with some defending him and others joking about his lack of dancing experience. Despite the criticism, Pete remained determined to keep improving and will be back on the dancefloor next week.
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