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George Clarke Vows to Improve on Strictly as Viewers Criticize Viral Song Choices

He thanked voters after being confirmed safe for week seven.

Overview

  • Clarke told fans he is "not done" improving and expressed gratitude after being voted through to the mid‑series week seven.
  • His Halloween Cha Cha to Charli XCX's "Apple" earned 29 out of 40 from the judges.
  • Judges noted his potential but flagged technical faults, with Craig Revel Horwood calling his footwork "clunky."
  • The previous week he scored 27 out of 40 for a Jive to Harry Styles' "As It Was."
  • Viewers on X and TikTok blamed viral song choices and choreography for limiting his performances, and partner Alexis Warr publicly defended his commitment.