Strictly Come Dancing pro Maddie Ingoldsby 'addresses' accusations she 'let down' Cach Mercer with choreography
The pair danced a Cha Cha on Saturday nightMaddie Ingoldsby has shared a brief TikTok video as viewers question her choreography on Strictly Come Dancing.
Posting on TikTok on Monday, she lip-synced to a viral sound asking what she does. The lip-synced reply was brief: “My best.”
Cach Mercer and Maddie Ingoldsby scored 24 out of 40 for Saturday’s Cha Cha. Her video appeared to acknowledge criticism following that performance, rather than offer a detailed explanation of her choreography.
Some fans believe the routines aren’t making enough of Cach’s dancing ability. Others have urged patience with the first-time professional.
Strictly Come Dancing fans divided over Maddie Ingoldsby’s choreography
On X, one viewer suggested Maddie needed support with choreography to make better use of Cach’s technical skills.
They wrote: “Maddie is a great dancer, but can someone support her with the choreography here? Because Cach could do the technical moves needed and have a fantastic dance.”
Another said: “First year as a pro on Strictly for Maddie and I hope she’s taking on board that the judges expect to see elements of the dance they’re expected to be performing. She’s letting Cach down a bit for me because he’s a capable dancer!”
Meanwhile, a third commented: “Maddie needs to go next year. She’s really letting her partner down week after week.”
But the reaction wasn’t all negative. One person said on X: “I’m tired of all the Maddie criticism I’m seeing. ‘Yet to choreograph something that worked’ what about the foxtrot last week that got them top of the leaderboard? Her routines have been great.”
Another suggested Cach’s previous training could be difficult to unlearn, while also arguing Maddie needed to improve.
Someone else gushed over their previous foxtrot, writing: “Their foxtrot last week was brilliantly put together and some of the best ballroom choreography on Strictly in a while.”
Maddie Ingoldsby and Cach Mercer’s mixed Strictly reception
The 21-year-old Strictly newcomer joined the professional line-up this year. She trained at the British Theatre Academy from the age of six, according to reports.
Cach, 25, is a former Love Island winner who also has professional dance experience.
Saturday’s dance was performed to Beggin’ by Måneskin, with the judges offering a muted response. Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas awarded five points each, while Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke both gave seven.
Judge Motsi delivered one of the panel’s sharpest verdicts.
She told Cach: “It would have been a disaster, but it was saved by your talent.”
Her comments recognised Cach’s natural ability and energy, but questioned whether those strengths produced a convincing Cha Cha.
There had been a much warmer reception during Icons Week. Their foxtrot to Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York earned unanimous praise from the judges.
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday, October 31 from 6.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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