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Ola Jordan defends Pete Wicks after Strictly Come Dancing public vote controversy

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Ola Jordan has defended Pete Wicks after he advanced to the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing despite being at the bottom of the leaderboard. Critics expressed outrage online over his survival, as he avoided the dance-off while Montell Douglas was eliminated. Jordan emphasized that Wicks and fellow contestant Chris McCausland are popular non-dancers, which resonates with the audience. She stated that the public's preference should be respected, as the show is about entertainment, not just dance skill. She also noted that the leaderboard's accuracy is important for fair results. Jordan suggested that if the judges' rankings were clearer, it might prevent confusion over who ends up in the bottom two.

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