Strictly Come Dancing fans beg for Catherine Tyldesley to get her place back after Will Bayley’s exit
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are desperate for Catherine Tyldesley to get her place back on the show after Will Bayley was forced to quit.
The Paralympian is unable to compete in the competition anymore after suffering an agonising knee injury – and viewers think he should be replaced.
Over the weekend there was public outcry after Catherine and her pro partner Johannes Radebe were eliminated on Sunday after a dance-off against Mike Bushell and Katya Jones.
Following the news Will will no longer be on the show, fans took to Twitter to discuss a potential return.
One person wrote: “Bring Catherine back to take his place.”
A second added: “If will bayley can't dance then would you be able to bring back Catherine and jo would be so happy if you did xx”
While a third tweeted: “Maybe Catherine and @jojo_radebe get their place back?!”
Speaking about his exit today, Will, who was paired with Janette Manrara, said: “I’m gutted my Strictly journey has had to come to an end. I’ve loved being part of the show, and am so grateful for the phenomenal support we have received.
“I want to say a special thank you to Janette for believing in me, and giving me the confidence to believe in myself.
“The things we achieved, from our couple’s choice dance, through to the lifts in our salsa, will stay with me forever. I’ve had the time of my life."
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Following Catherine’s elimination, head judge Shirley Ballas – who had the deciding vote in sending her home – has been forced to defend herself.
Blaming the fans for putting her in the bottom two, she told us: “Every time someone goes out someone gets upset.
“I have one question - why was Catherine in the bottom two?”
She continued: “I stand by my decision. Why was she there in bottom two?
“You can’t complain if it ends up like that. It’s about what they do there and then. And I know I absolutely made the right decision. Every week we could have the same conversation.”