Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Strictly Quarter-Final: Five Couples Contest Musicals Week as New Relay Debuts

A lighthearted ‘prophecy’ from George Clarke’s podcast co-host has drawn attention ahead of the live show.

Overview

  • George Clarke and professional partner Alexis Warr are among the five remaining pairs aiming to secure a place in next weekend’s semi-final.
  • Producers have introduced a dance relay challenge to the quarter-final to further test the contestants.
  • Max Balegde said on their podcast that he feels “part of a prophecy” where people around him win dance shows, referencing Robert Irwin’s U.S. Dancing with the Stars win.
  • He joked he might leave the studio before the public vote if Clarke receives an unexpectedly low score, saying he does not want to be a “negative” presence.
  • Alexis Warr said the talk “is scaring me” as Clarke urged Balegde not to attend, with the live broadcast scheduled for 6.50pm on BBC One and iPlayer.