TYNEDALE'S Vick Hope left this year's Strictly Come Dancing under controversial circumstances.
The former Minsteracres resident, a Capital FM DJ, and her professional partner Graziano Di Prima were sent home by the judges following a tense dance off.
But the decision has faced backlash from viewers of the BBC One show as the controversial couple of Seann Walsh and Katya Jones were kept by judges Shirley Ballas, Dame Darcey Bussell and guest Alfonso Ribeiro voted to save Seann Walsh and Katya Jones. Only Craig Revel Horwood backed Vick.
It was a shock to viewers as pre-show favourite Vick had previously been one of the highest scoring contestants. Last week, she secured a cumulative total of 29 points out of a possible 40 from the judges, placing her in joint second place.
However, the judges opted to save Walsh and Jones, who have been at the centre of a media storm after they were photographed kissing two weeks ago.
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