Strictly Come Dancing viewers are expressing concerns about George Clarke’s future on the show as he faces another challenging song choice for Halloween Week. George, a popular TikTok star, has garnered a strong fan following on the show, with many tuning in specifically to watch his performances each week.
However, some fans are noticing a recurring pattern in the type of songs George is assigned to dance to. Several of his performances have been set to tracks that gained fame on TikTok, leaning more towards lighthearted and humorous dances rather than serious ones, such as the K-Pop Demon Hunters’ track, “Soda Pop.”
For the upcoming Halloween Week, it has been revealed that George and his partner, Alexis Warr, will be dancing to “Apple” by Charli XCX, a song that gained significant popularity on TikTok last summer. This announcement has sparked concerns among his fans that the show’s preference for trendy TikTok songs may hinder his success on the competition.
Some fans have questioned whether the show is intentionally putting George at a disadvantage by providing him with these contemporary song choices. They feel that he deserves more substantial dances rather than being associated with TikTok trends. George himself has expressed frustration with the song selections he has received, as seen in a TikTok video where he appeared visibly dismayed while dancing to “Soda Pop.”
In response to the video, fans voiced their agreement that the song choices could potentially impact their votes for George, citing the contrast between his performances and other more iconic dances on the show.
Recently, George shared another video revealing that he had to shave his beard to portray Harry Styles during Icons Week, expressing reluctance towards the role and fearing potential backlash from viewers.
The BBC was approached by the Mirror for a comment on the matter.
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