Olympic Swimmer Tom Dean First to Exit 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2024

Dean's elimination after a dance-off with Toyah Willcox sparks viewer outrage and allegations of unfair judging.

Tom Dean and his partner Nadiya Bychkova were eliminated after a cha cha to 'Boogie Wonderland' failed to impress judges.
Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones were saved by three of the four judges, despite being at the bottom of the leaderboard.
Fans expressed anger on social media, calling the result a 'robbery' and accusing the show of being 'fixed'.
Love Island star Tasha Ghouri topped the leaderboard with a Viennese waltz, receiving the first scores of nine this series.
The BBC's 'Strictly' is under scrutiny following allegations of misconduct by former contestants, prompting new welfare measures.