Strictly Come Dancing viewers' concern over Lacey Turner: 'Looked like she was going to cry'
Lacey avoided the dance-off during Sunday's results showStrictly Come Dancing fans have voiced concern for Lacey Turner following this weekend’s shows.
Some viewers supported Lacey following the judges’ feedback to her over her performance on Saturday night. Lacey and pro partner Vito Coppola danced the American Smooth to Adele for Icons Week.
Meanwhile, someone expressed concern after seeing Lacey during Sunday’s results show.
The actress avoided the dance-off, with her place in the competition secure for another week.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers share concerns for Lacey Turner
Viewers shared their concerns for Lacey on X. One person wrote: “I’ve watched #Strictly. I’m worried about Lacey. To say she’s an actor her performance isn’t there judges talking about confidence – she’s an actor and could create a character to fake it It’s like she’s a sport star /athlete with the performance comments. Worried about her.”
Another said: “Poor Lacey looked like she was going to cry waiting for the results after all the flack she got from the judges.”
Someone else added: “Lacey looks petrified every time the judges talk to her bless her.”
Another supported the actress, writing: “I wish Lacey would believe in herself more. Bless her she is so so nervous I just want to hug her. She is so confident on the dancefloor and she’s getting stronger and stronger every week.”
Lacey Turner and Vito Coppola’s Icons week routine
Lacey and professional partner Vito Coppola performed an American Smooth for the show’s Icons week.
The 38-year-old EastEnders actress joined this year’s cast after reportedly being sought by the production team for some time.
The latest comments followed earlier viewer concerns that she appeared uncomfortable taking part in the programme.
Dame Sarah Storey leaves Strictly after dance-off
While Lacey escaped the dance-off, Dame Sarah Storey and Julian Caillon faced Bethany Anthonia and Nancy Xu.
Sarah and Julian had finished bottom of Saturday’s leaderboard before finding themselves dancing again on Sunday.
They repeated their tango to Shania Twain’s That Don’t Impress Me Much, hoping to remain in the competition. However, their second performance wasn’t enough to take them through to next week.
Sarah and Julian were eliminated, while Bethany and Nancy kept their place in the contest.
Strictly Come Dancing returns next Saturday October 24 from 6.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
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