Singer Fleur East might be at the centre of the sexism row on Strictly Come Dancing this week, alongside judge Shirley Ballas.
But on Tuesday, Fleur, 34, was seen keeping positive and smiling as she made her way to rehearsals in London.
Her co-stars, Tony Adams and Katya Jones, were seen heading to rehearsals on Wednesday.
Beaming! Strictly’s Fleur East couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she headed to rehearsals on Tuesday in London, amid the sexism row
Fleur kept things casual in a pair of black leggings, which she teamed with a black crop top and a yellow and khaki puffer jacket.
She wore a pair of cream and orange high-top sneakers and carried a bag over her shoulder.
Tony Adams, 56, was also seen making his way to rehearsals with his professional dance partner, Katya Jones.
Time to practice: Tony Adams, 56, was also seen making his way to rehearsals with his professional dance partner, Katya Jones
Relaxed: He kept casual in a pair of baggy blue jeans and a grey sweater and held what appeared to be a cup of tea as he made his way inside
Good spirits: The former professional footballer turned manager was in high spirits, after wowing fans with his sexy samba on the weekend and Full Monty routine
He kept casual in a pair of baggy blue jeans and a grey sweater and held what appeared to be a cup of tea as he made his way inside.
The former professional footballer turned manager was in high spirits, after wowing fans with his sexy samba on the weekend and Full Monty routine.
Despite finishing bottom with just 18 points on Saturday, the star was saved from elimination by viewers.
Professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin was also seen making his way to rehearsals on Wednesday, flashing the sign of the horns as he made his way inside.
He carried a Louis Vuitton bag over his shoulder and wore a long, black coat.
Saved: Despite finishing bottom with just 18 points on Saturday, the star was saved from elimination by viewers
Dance off: Sunday’s result show saw Fleur East and Richie Anderson voted into the dance off
Familiar face: Professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin was also seen making his way to rehearsals on Wednesday, flashing the sign of the horns as he made his way inside
Kym Marsh, 46, was seen leaving rehearsals in Manchester earlier this week.
Kym is patterned with Italian hunk Graziano di Prima, 28, on Strictly who she seems to have a great bond with on and off the dance-floor.
She recently revealed she had been diagnosed with vertigo and admitted it may in fact ruin her chances of winning.
Another day down: Kym Marsh, 46, was seen leaving rehearsals in Manchester earlier this week
Co-stars: Kym is patterned with Italian hunk Graziano di Prima, 28, on Strictly who she seems to have a great bond with on and off the dance-floor
Concerned: She recently revealed she had been diagnosed with vertigo and admitted it may in fact ruin her chances of winning
Last week, Kym took on the Viennese Waltz during Saturday’s show, leaving the judges impressed by how well the actress got the dance down.
Ellie Simmonds, 27, was seen leaving rehearsals on Tuesday.
She wore black activewear and a long puffer coat and went makeup free.
She was seen talking to James Bye, 38, who turned up late for rehearsals.
Working hard: Ellie Simmonds, 27, was seen leaving rehearsals on Tuesday
Late: She was seen talking to James Bye, 38, who turned up late for rehearsals
Buzzing: James was beaming after he practiced his new routine for the week
What time do you call this? James and Ellie appeared to share a laugh about the time he showed up for training
Hug it out! The pair shared a hug as they crossed paths
Another famous face: Amy Dowden was also seen on set, with the professional ballroom dancer wearing all black
Comedian Ellie Taylor, 38, also enjoyed some late rehearsals for the show on Tuesday but looked thrilled despite the long hours.
‘Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!’ she said in a statement recently about joining the show.
Sunday’s result show saw Fleur East and Richie Anderson voted into the dance off, with Radio 2 star Richie becoming the second celebrity to leave the BBC show.
Confident? Amy looked radiant as she stepped out
Late one! Johannes Radebe wore a blazer and grey sweatpants as he left late night rehearsals on Tuesday
In the know: He is a professional dancer and choreographer
Putting in the work! Comedian Ellie Taylor, 38, also enjoyed some late rehearsals for the show on Tuesday
‘Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!’ she said in a statement recently about joining the show
Pop of colour: Ellie wore dark leggings with a green plaid shirt and a denim jacket
Fleur was beaming as she made her way to rehearsals this week, despite the sexism row on the show.
Sunday night saw the public vote singer Fleur East into the the dance off alongside Radio 2 star Richie Anderson.
While Shirley Ballas’ three co-judges voted to save Fleur, Shirley admitted she would have saved Richie, leading to accusations of sexism from viewers.
Earlier this week, some fans rushed to defend Shirley, 62, amid the social media pile on from the ‘uber woke’ brigade.
Casual: Fleur kept things casual in a pair of black leggings, which she teamed with a black crop top and a yellow and khaki puffer jacket
Making headlines: Sunday night saw the public vote singer Fleur East into the the dance off alongside Radio 2 star Richie Anderson
They pointed out that her role on the show is to be a judge and offer criticism to help the celebrities improve.
Alongside claims she favours male contestants on the show, Shirley has been accused of having ‘favourites whether they have ability or not’, with many arguing that Fleur had been the superior dancer to Richie.
Shirley is a three time Latin American Champion, 10-time US Latin American Champion, and multiple-times British National Champion, with many fans pointing out her extensive experience in defence of the star.
‘Shirley is purely giving constructive criticism. A dance examiner gives constructive comments. How otherwise can anyone better themselves or correct their mistakes. Shirley is a fantastic judge,’ tweeted one fan on Monday.
Criticism: Fans rushed to defend Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas after the show’s head judge was accused of sexism in a furious social media pile on
‘Shirley is a judge is there to do her job, yet Craig marks down and no one says anything. Richie and Fleur’s dances were not as good as others, stop making it into something it isn’t,’ another agreed.
One pointed out: ‘I don’t always agree with your comments, likewise I sometimes don’t agree with Anton’s and Motsi’s and I rarely agree with Craig! However I don’t have the necessary skills and experience to tell any of you that you are wrong.’
Shirley’s critique of Fleur’s American Smooth routine to Part Of Your World from The Little Mermaid on Saturday night’s show was full of praise.
Calling the dance ‘consistent,’ Shirley told the singer: ‘The most beautiful thing I saw today Fleur was the fact you were so sensual and so feminine and so graceful and that part I really really enjoyed,’ adding there was ‘beautiful chemistry between the two of you.’
Saved: Shirley, who landed the head judge role in 2017, is at the centre of a new fix role as Twitter users demand she is sacked over her critique of this series’ celebrity contestants
Judging: Now, fans have defended the judge, 62, against the ‘uber woke’ brigade, pointing out her role on the show is to be a judge and offer criticism to help the celebrities improve
She then said she agreed with her fellow judge Motsi Mabuse and said ‘it’s time to get onto the smaller details.’
Many tweeters pointed out Shirley’s balanced critique of Fleur, with one posting: ‘Shirley gave excellent, detailed and helpful critique.’
‘Moreover, critique that she can take forwards to future dances, because the same things will apply again. Just because she didn’t go “blah blah, lovely, lovely.” You take it as cruel. It also helps the public to understand.’
Shirley herself referenced the backlash in a tweet on Monday, writing: ‘I have received many apologies over the weekend regarding hurtful messages I’ve received on social media.
‘All apologies are accepted and from now on let’s all respect each other and enjoy the show. Love to you all’.
Several fans came to her defence, with one writing: ‘Some of the comments were disgraceful, I’m pleased to hear you have getting many apologies.
‘There is no need for insults & abuse, you are doing the job you have trained for many years in & you are the expert Shirley.’
Another said: ‘Poor @ShirleyBallas all weekend I’ve read vile hurtful comments for her just doing her job. @BBCStrictly is an entertainment show, why can’t people just enjoy it for what is is. You got this @ShirleyBallas’.
Meanwhile her fellow judge Anton Du Beke defended the judging process on Strictly during a conversation with Kaye Adams, who was voted off the show in its first week.
Speaking on BBC Radio Scotland, Kaye was keen to know why Shirley has history in voting to save a difference pair to her fellow judges after the dance off, asking Anton about her decision to save Richie over Fleur:
‘Shirley and the other three judges seemed to go in different directions – is that all pantomime?’
‘No, no, because we can’t confer!’ Anton replied. ‘The judging part of it is a really important part of the show and we don’t confer.’
Co-star: Meanwhile her fellow judge Anton Du Beke defended the judging process on Strictly, stating ‘You know, you have your own basic principles about what you judge on’
‘We do what we do individually and then, after the show’s finished, then we can chat and go, “Oh, why did you go for that?” he explained.
‘But during the process, we can’t even look at each other. It’s really important that we don’t make any sort of contact together because then it could be seen as deciding the results amongst ourselves.’
He continued: ‘I’m very aware that I can’t glance towards Shirley and raise my eyebrows. I look straight forward and I make my decision and we all do the same thing. There’s no conferring at all and it’s really important.
Anton then went on to refer to Kaye’s own elimination, where he and the other judges did not agree with Shirley that she should be saved and she was ultimately sent home over Bros star Matt Goss.
‘Shirley decided what she decided. You know, you have your own basic principles about what you judge on and you make your decision based on those, really, and so she’d obviously seen something in you that…
‘That you didn’t?’ Kaye interrupted. ‘That the other three judges absolutely did not,’ Anton stated. ‘But it was so close.’
Shirley’s decision to save Richie over Fleur prompted one outraged viewer to tweet on Sunday night: ‘Sexist Shirley would have saved Richie over Fleur. Ffs, Richie’s dance had negligible Samba content and he fannied around the judges’ tables for half the dance.
‘Fleur’s dance was elegant and beautiful. She has no credibility as a judge.’
One viewer wrote: ‘Shirley seems to have completely lost the plot this season. She is downright rude, sexist and blatantly has her favourites whether they have ability or not. I am rapidly losing all respect for her!!!’
In her defence: Shirley herself referenced the backlash in a tweet on Monday, writing: ‘I have received many apologies over the weekend regarding hurtful messages
Switch up: Some called for Shirley to be removed from the judging panel after she lost credibility in their…
