Pete Wicks was the first celebrity to take to the dance floor on Saturday 23 November, and within minutes fans were rushing to social media to say that it is time for the reality TV star to go home

Pete Wicks kicked off the Strictly Come Dancing show on Saturday 23 November, but fans were quick to take to social media expressing that it might be time for the Towie star to pack his bags.

With the competition down to just seven couples, Pete, alongside his pro partner Jowita Pryzstal, performed a Tango to the classic track Easy Lover, but the performance didn’t sit well with viewers. Many were unimpressed by the performance, criticising Petes skills and even the choice of tune.

“Rubbish opening to the show actually. Definitely in the dance off,” one viewer remarked, while another added: “I actually cannot believe it is WEEK TEN and Pete Wicks is still here.”

Comments continued, with one fan saying: “While Pete’s posture and line are so improved, I’m gonna be so sad if Pete isn’t in the b2 and someone else goes this week,” and another suggesting: “Overall, it’s a decent performance but time to go.”

Pete Wicks was the first celebrity to take to the dance floor on Saturday 23 November

Dismay wasn’t reserved just for the dancing, as the selection of Philip Bailey and Phil Collins hit Easy Lover also faced backlash. “Not only was that an appalling choice of music for a Tango the singing was atrocious,” a dissatisfied fan declared, while another chimed in: “And straight away we have an incomprehensibly inappropriate song to go with a tango.”

The tempo also sparked debate, with one viewer questioning: “Anyone else thought the music was much quicker than the dance? So weird.” Pete recently confessed he was “petrified” about participating in this week’s Strictly, which will introduce a first-ever Samba-Thon.

Once all seven remaining couples have completed their individual routines, they’ll hit the dance floor together for a group Samba. The judges will then start eliminating couples one by one, with the last couple standing gaining an extra seven points to add to their score on the leaderboard.

“This is the most nervous I’ve ever been about doing anything,” Pete revealed, highlighting how the show pushes him beyond his comfort zone.

After Pete and Jowita found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard in Blackpool last week, the prospect of additional points this week is particularly enticing. Fans are rooting for Pete to remain on the show, especially after his unforgettable performance at the iconic Blackpool ballroom where he danced to Right Said Fred’s ‘I’m Too Sexy’ in tight PVC pink trousers, sending fans into fits of laughter as they shared their reactions on X, formerly known as Twitter.

One fan tweeted: “OH PETE THE ICON YOU ARE #strictly”, while another posted: “Pete was weirdly iconic I thought.” A third added: “Oh dear not Pete’s best dance but omg those pink pants! A showcase for his sexiness. It worked. The judges comments are hilarious. Craig as honest as ever.”