Angela Scanlon’s disco-themed Cha Cha to Gloria Gaynor’s classic “I Will Survive” sadly proved to be ironic when the TV presenter lost out to Layton Williams in the Strictly dance-off on Sunday evening. The judges’ inability to agree on who should leave further added to the confusion, with head judge Shirley advocating for Angela while the others chose Layton. As viewers were also divided, Angela took to Instagram to express her feelings about the experience shortly after the results show aired.
Angela began her reflection by stating, “Over and out. What a wild ride it’s been, feels like it’s been cut a little short but maybe there’s a bigger plan.” When she signed up for Strictly, Angela had hoped to leave the show with “an arse like Kim Kardashian & a few killer moves for family weddings.” However, she admitted that she hadn’t anticipated the amount of growth she would experience throughout the show. As a recovering perfectionist, performing in front of millions of viewers without any control proved to be extremely challenging for Angela. She also mentioned the difficulties of receiving feedback, juggling multiple responsibilities, and nailing difficult dance routines.
Amidst the challenges, Angela expressed her gratitude for her dance partner Carlos. She revealed, “To dance every week was easy. To feel his belief and faith. To laugh. To pick each other up. To share food & ideas & vulnerability. To stand under the lights with this man’s arm around me, was easy.” Despite it feeling somewhat premature, Angela acknowledged the deep connection she had formed with Carlos. She referred to him as the “luckiest” person in her life.
After Angela’s departure was revealed, many Strictly viewers took to social media to share their opinions on the bottom two couples and who should have left the show. However, there was no clear consensus among fans, as their loyalties appeared to be divided. Some fans expressed their sadness over Angela’s exit and praised her dancing skills, while others supported Layton and were relieved that he was saved. A few viewers disagreed with the judges’ decision and believed that the wrong person went home. The conflicting reactions demonstrated the difficulty the judges faced in making their final decision.
During the dance-off, both couples had the opportunity to perform again. Layton and his dance partner, Nikita Kuzmin, chose to showcase their American Smooth to Bjork’s “It’s Oh So Quiet” for a second time. Craig Revel Horwood, one of the judges, voted to save Layton and Nikita, praising their dance as technically superior and enjoyable. Motsi Mabuse based her decision on musicality and balance, ultimately choosing to save Layton and Nikita as well. Anton Du Beke also voted in favor of Layton and Nikita, emphasizing that their performance stood out despite minor errors. Although the majority of the judges voted for Layton and Nikita, head judge Shirley Ballas expressed her preference for Angela and Carlos.
When asked about her time on the show, Angela described it as an “incredible” and “magical” experience. She expressed her gratitude towards everyone involved in Strictly and the support she received from the audience. Angela concluded by promising to share more about her journey in the future, leaving her fans eagerly anticipating “Part 2.” She couldn’t resist mentioning her humorous disappointment with Take That’s song choice for the dance-off, which she claimed had “broken” her.
In the end, Angela Scanlon’s journey on Strictly may have been cut short, but it was undoubtedly filled with personal growth and unexpected connections. Her resilient spirit and dedication to overcoming challenges were evident throughout her time on the show. While fans may have differing opinions on the judges’ decision, there is one thing that remains clear – Angela’s impact on Strictly was profound, leaving a lasting impression on both the audience and her dance partner, Carlos.
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