Strictly Come Dancing faces favoritism claims over Pete Wicks' performance errors

The latest episode of "Strictly Come Dancing" has sparked a new controversy over perceived favoritism towards contestant Pete Wicks. During his performance with partner Jowita Przystal, Wicks made several technical errors but received lenient feedback from the judges. Judges praised Wicks for his storytelling and emotional connection, despite acknowledging his mistakes. Craig Revel Horwood noted his "shoddy footwork" but found the performance engaging. Other judges echoed this sentiment, focusing on his improvement rather than his errors. Fans expressed frustration, claiming the judges were too forgiving of Wicks compared to other contestants. Some argued that if a female contestant had made similar mistakes, the judges would have been more critical. Wicks and Przystal received a score of 26 points for their routine.