Pete Wicks advances to Strictly Come Dancing semi-finals despite being last on leaderboard

Pete Wicks, a contestant on "Strictly Come Dancing," advanced to the semi-finals despite being at the bottom of the leaderboard during Musicals Week. His emotional reaction included tears of gratitude for public support, which some viewers see as a sign of him being a "people's champion." Montell Douglas and Tasha Ghouri faced off in the dance-off, resulting in Montell's elimination. Viewers criticized the decision, arguing that Montell's performance was unfairly impacted by the choice of dance and song, which they deemed challenging. The upcoming semi-finals will air on December 7, with the results show on December 8. The competition continues to draw mixed reactions from fans regarding the voting outcomes and the treatment of certain contestants.