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Saturday, 10 December 2016

Strictly fans left outraged at Claudia Fragapane's 'low scoring'... after dazzling with a toe-tapping Quickstep

'Consistently fantastic and consistently undermarked': Strictly fans left outraged at Claudia Fragapane's 'low scoring'... after dazzling with a toe-tapping Quickstep

PUBLISHED: 21:20, 10 December 2016 | UPDATED: 21:25, 10 December 2016

She was awarded 38 in the Strictly semi-final for her tantalising Quickstep, marking her highest score in the competition so far.

However viewers took to Twitter to vent their frustration on Saturday night - after being left outraged by the judges' seemingly 'low scoring' of Claudia Fragapane and partner AJ Pritchard.

Fans flocked to the social media site in their thousands to complain that the judges 'consistently undermark' the Olympic gymnast, after a streak of seamless performances.

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Undermarked: Strictly viewers angrily took to Twitter on Saturday night after being left outraged by the judges' low scoring of Claudia Fragapane and partner AJ Pritchard (above)

While Claudia had been left disappointed by her first dance of the Rumba, the star packed a punch with her dazzling Quickstep as she returned to the floor later on.

Despite receiving high praise for the seamless routine, the semi-finalist received two nines and two tens for the number - which fans subsequently protested on social media.

Believing the routine should have scored a perfect mark, one user wrote in anger: 'That was worth a 40. What the hell is wrong with the judges?'

'That was worth a 40': Despite receiving high praise for the seamless routine, the semi-finalist still received two nines and two tens for the number - which fans are protesting on Twitter

Outraged: Hundreds of other fans then joined the fray to complain that the couple have been 'consistently undermarked' throughout the competition

While another added in frustration: 'Craig didn't even say anything bad about Claudia and AJ's quickstep and yet still gave it a 9?'

Hundreds of other fans then joined the fray to complain that the couple have been 'consistently undermarked' for the last few weeks.

One passionate fan penned: 'Claudia and AJ are consistently fantastic and constantly undermarked,' while another went as far to call the show 'fixed' as her ballroom number was superior to Ore's Argentine Tango - which scored the highest mark of the night.

'Undermarked': One fan claimed the show was 'fixed' as her ballroom number was superior to Ore's Argentine Tango - which scored the highest mark of the night

Continuing the controversial 'fix' claims, with many fans stating that the judges have 'favourites', a further disgruntled viewer wrote: 'Actually shocked at this scoring?! Claudia and AJ dance of the night and only get 38? This is a definite fix.'

It is not the only time that the youngsters have been defended by fans - only scoring their first ten last week after a consistent string of complex and controlled dances.

However despite protests from fans of her continual unfair scoring, Claudia confessed on This Morning last week that she is truly loving her time on the beloved BBC show, and that it has brought her out of her shell.

She gushed: 'I didn't have much confidence in myself, but it's really helped bring myself out.'

'Definite fix': With many fans stating the judges have 'favourites', another viewer wrote: 'Claudia and AJ dance of the night and only get 38? This is a definite fix'

While Claudia had wowed with her upbeat ballroom number and her raunchy Rumba on Saturday night, she was left tied at the bottom of the leader board with Louise Redknapp.

She had first taken to the floor with her romantic Rumba to Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love - certainly looking the part in a saucy figure-hugging purple mesh gown, to show off her impeccably toned physique.

Finishing off with vibrant purple lipstick and diamante gems on her eyelids, the Olympic athlete looked truly gorgeous as she took to the floor for the slow but dramatic routine.

The pint-sized beauty showed off her impressive gymnastic skill as she extended her leg into splits and wrapped herself tightly around AJ as part of the intimate choreography.

Raunchy: She had first taken to the floor with her romantic Rumba to Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love - certainly looking the part in a saucy figure-hugging purple mesh gown

While her dancing was praised, the judges were left slightly disappointed by the characterisation and emotion of the piece.

Craig observed: 'It was a little too square and stop-start, and slightly lacking in chemistry, but had great control and you really, truly are wonderful.'

While Len added: 'That was quality: controlled, precise, lots of cocking your leg up, but would've liked a tad more hip action.'

Impressive: The pint-sized beauty showed off her impressive gymnastic skill as she extended her leg into splits and wrapped herself tightly around AJ as part of the intimate choreography

Underwhelming? While her dancing was praised, the judges were left slightly disappointed by the characterisation and emotion of the piece

Claudia was left slightly disheartened by the comments after such an exhausting week, admitting backstage: 'We worked really hard on all the steps and connecting... I'm a little bit disappointed but I'm ok.'

The adorable pair scored a total of 35, hoping to bag another 10 in their second routine.

However the Olympian came back in full force with a truly toe-tapping Quickstep - rivalling Ore's success in the same dance earlier that night.

Sensational: However the Olympian came back in full force with a truly toe-tapping Quickstep - rivalling Ore's success in the same dance earlier that night

Skipping and leaping around the floor When You're Smiling by Andy Williams, the routine certainly made everyone watching beam from ear to ear with its energetic Charleston opening, and complex set of kicks and flicks.

Darcey called the routine 'light and energetic' and praised her 'generous top line', while Len said: 'You've gone from gymnastic to fantastic.'

He also admitted as a professional dancer he understood how difficult it is to tackle such a fast-paced dance with Claudia and AJ being such different heights - and applauded the pair for overcoming the obstacle to perform such a winning routine.

A notable improvement from earlier, Claudia bagged two nines and two tens from the judges - marking her highest score so far in the competition.

Delighted: A notable improvement from earlier, Claudia bagged two nines and two tens from the judges - marking her highest score so far in the competition

Tuesday, 6 December 2016

Claudia Fragapane reveals being on Strictly has been a welcome break from her 'sheltered' life as a gymnast#

'It feels like I'm in a box and I'm never let out': Claudia Fragapane reveals being on Strictly has been a welcome break from her 'sheltered' life as a gymnast

By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline

PUBLISHED: 13:32, 6 December 2016 | UPDATED: 14:43, 6 December 2016

Strictly semi-finalist Claudia Fragapane has revealed that, despite the intense training regime she is subjected to on the dancing show, it's still a pleasant break from her life as a professional gymnast.

The 19-year-old - who competed in the Rio Olympics this summer - is one of the last remaining contenders in this year's season of Strictly Come Dancing - and has consistently impressed the judges along with her pro partner AJ Pritchard.

And on Tuesday's edition of This Morning, the young star opened up about how her life as a gymnast compares to her life as a dancer.

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'It feels like I'm in a box and I'm never let out': Claudia Fragapane reveals that being on Strictly has been a welcome break from her regimental life as a gymnast

Commenting on how sheltered her life has been thus far, presenter Holly Willoughby said: 'You took the train for the first time on Strictly, didn't you?'

'My parents have always taken me back and forth from home to the gym,' Claudia explained. 'They have done for 12 years.

'It feels like I'm in a box and I'm never let out,' the sportswoman declared boldly. 'It's nice to see how people live in the real world.'

Thanks to partner AJ's constant updates on Instagram, it seems that Claudia's training regimen for the BBC dance show is far from relaxing.

Sheltered existence: Commenting on how sheltered her life has been thus far, presenter Holly Willoughby said: 'You took the train for the first time on Strictly, didn't you?'

The life of a gymnast: 'My parents have always taken me back and forth from home to the gym,' Claudia explained. 'They have done for 12 years. It feels like I'm in a box and I'm never let out'

From the balance beam to the dance floor: The young star opened up about how her life as a gymnast compares to her life as a dancer

A pair of pros: The 19-year-old - who competed in the Rio Olympics this summer - is one of the last remaining contenders in this year's season of Strictly Come Dancing - and has consistently impressed the judges along with her pro partner AJ Pritchard

But she elaborated on other ways being on the show has made her feel freer.

'I didn't have much confidence in myself. It's helped bring myself out.'

'You also must feel positively over-dressed,' Holly remarked, alluding to the fact that gymnasts wear very little, even in comparison to some of the outfits on Strictly.

'In comparison, yes,' Claudia said. 'Those leotards go up my bum!

'I'm a lot more covered now. I've also had to learn to walk in heels.'

No pain, no gain: Thanks to partner AJ's constant updates on Instagram, it seems that Claudia's training regimen for the BBC dance show is far from relaxing

Overdressed: 'You also must feel positively over-dressed,' Holly remarked, alluding to the fact that gymnasts wear very little, even in comparison to some of the outfits on Strictly.

A whole new experience: 'Those leotards go up my bum! 'I'm a lot more covered now. I've also had to learn to walk in heels,' Claudia explained, referring to gymnastics and dancing

Vigorous training: Thanks to partner AJ's constant updates on Instagram, it seems that Claudia's training regimen for the BBC dance show is far from relaxing

She was joined on the This Morning sofa by partner AJ, whose first year of Strictly this is.

'I was a newcomer,' he said. 'But Claudia has been an amazing first partner.

'It helps to have a partner who has a competitive drive. And her strength as a gymnast helps.'

'Do you have your eyes on the glitterball?' asked Phillip Schofield of the pair.

Eyes on the prize: 'Do you have your eyes on the glitterball?' asked Phillip Schofield of the pair

High praise: AJ said - 'Claudia has been an amazing first partner. It helps to have a partner who has a competitive drive. And her strength as a gymnast helps'

'I didn't have much confidence in myself': Claudia elaborated on other ways being on the show has made her feel freer

Determined: 'I really want to get to the final,' Claudia admitted. 'I really want to learn every dance'

'I really want to get to the final,' Claudia admitted. 'I really want to learn every dance.'

Of her time in the dance off two weeks ago, when Greg Rutherford was sent home, Claudia admitted she felt extremely emotional.

'I almost cried,' she revealed. 'It was horrible to have to compete against him.

'When I used to watch the show, I never understood why everyone on it seems to cry. But now I know.'

Claudia will compete in the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final this weekend alongside former singer Louise Redknapp, 42, TV presenter Ore Oduba, 30, and Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac, 28.

Newbies: She was joined on the This Morning sofa by partner AJ, whose first year of Strictly this is

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Saturday, 10 December 2016

Strictly fans left outraged at Claudia Fragapane's 'low scoring'... after dazzling with a toe-tapping Quickstep

'Consistently fantastic and consistently undermarked': Strictly fans left outraged at Claudia Fragapane's 'low scoring'... after dazzling with a toe-tapping Quickstep

Tuesday, 6 December 2016

Claudia Fragapane reveals being on Strictly has been a welcome break from her 'sheltered' life as a gymnast#

'It feels like I'm in a box and I'm never let out': Claudia Fragapane reveals being on Strictly has been a welcome break from her 'sheltered' life as a gymnast

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