FURIOUS Strictly Come Dancing fans have slammed Motsi Mabuse for her “uncomfortable” comments towards one show star and his partner during Saturday’s live show.
They called out the judge’s bold response following the programme’s sexiest ever Rumba from Karen Hauer, 43, and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, 37.
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Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has been slammed for her ‘uncomfortable’ comments on Saturday’s live showCredit: Strictly Come Dancing / BBC
It came as she gave her take on Karen Hauer, and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey’s ‘hot’ RumbaCredit: PA
Fans say Karen and Harry looked awkward during the remarksCredit: Strictly Come Dancing / BBC
Harry’s wife clapped politely in the crowdCredit: Strictly Come Dancing / BBC
The duo tackled the sultry ballroom dance, which has its origins in Cuba, to Roxette hit It Must Have Been Love.
Yet Strictly stalwart Motsi didn’t hold back in analysing their “chemistry” and fizzed as she branded it “hot.”
Yet with both Harry being married to Lauren Cooper and Karen having a long-term partner, some fans suspected their was awkwardness from the competitors as well as the crowd.
One took to Reddit to put: “Did anyone else feel uncomfortable with remarks made by Motsi with Harry and Karen.
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“Motsi kept going on about the chemistry even going back to it.
“Even Karen looked uncomfortable. Especially with his wife in the audience.’
A second posted: “I noticed Karen’s discomfort.
“Trouble with Motsi is that once she gets on a line there’s no stopping her. I feel sorry for Karen.
“After the high of Week 1 it’s all turning into a bit of a disaster…”
Harry’s wife was seen with a neutral expression on her face as she clapped their comments.
Yet Karen appeared to have an exaggerated shocked smile as their “chemistry” was a talking point.
The pair tied the knot in October 2019, and share a young daughter named Aubreé-Isla.
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Karen and Harry donned matching navy blue outfits for their routine on Saturday, with the BBC professional’s dress featuring a thigh high split.
Harry meanwhile left his shirt unbuttoned to flash his washboard abs, which Karen stroked during their raunchy routine.
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During the judge’s comments it became clear they were hugely impressed by the pair’s connection.
Motsi said: “I think you did really well with your partnering skills.
“I think you were there for her. She was up, down, left, right – we saw her flying and that’s a talent that you have to learn and feel.
“Yes we could have had a bit more transferring weight to make it softer, but can we all speak about the chemistry!”
The audience let out a cheer before she added: “It was hot!”
Motsi and head judge Shirley Ballas then burst into fits of giggles as host Tess Daly said: “I don’t know what you’ve done to this lot, but they’ve gone a bit silly!”
Shirley then gave her take on the action and said: “I agree with Motsi.
“The chemistry and the narrative and the storyline and the sensuality was all there.”
Harry told Claudia Winkleman in the dance de-brief: “I’m no actor, I’m not sensual, I’m quite goofy.
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“I had to try and be this…person. It was really challenging, but we’re here to embrace it.”
Venezuelan-American dancer Karen, who became a Strictly pro back in 2012, added: “We’re not the sexy type. It feels awkward.”
The duo were praised for their ‘chemistry’ in the Cuban-inspired routineCredit: PA
Motsi and Shirley Ballas laughed as they gave their cheeky feedbackCredit: Strictly Come Dancing / BBC
In the feedback, Karen said the pair were ‘not the sexy type’Credit: Strictly Come Dancing / BBC
