Strictly Come Dancing viewers slammed the judges for ‘constantly down-marking’ Jamie Borthwick following his ‘beautiful’ routine on Saturday evening.

The EastEnders actor, 30, sent fans into overdrive after performing a Foxtrot with pro partner Michelle Tsiakkas to Ben E King’s classic Stand By Me.

Despite many viewers raving over the soap star‘s dance, Jamie was once again harshly critiqued by the judges – prompting some to accuse the panel of ‘favouritism’.

Commenting on Jamie’s routine before voting, judge Anton Du Beke said: ‘Right arm is terrible.’

And Craig Revel Horwood certainly didn’t hold back as he added: ‘There were time where it looked like you were wearing a neck-brace. It keeps containing the dance.

Meanwhile head judge Shirley Ballas also corrected the actor on his chin position, with the couple bagging 32 points overall.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left fuming and slammed judges for 'constantly down-marking' Jamie Borthwick following his 'beautiful' routine on Saturday evening
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Strictly Come Dancing fans were left fuming and slammed judges for ‘constantly down-marking’ Jamie Borthwick following his ‘beautiful’ routine on Saturday evening

The EastEnders actor, 30, sent fans into overdrive after performing a Foxtrot with pro partner Michelle Tsiakkas to Ben E King's classic Stand By Me
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The EastEnders actor, 30, sent fans into overdrive after performing a Foxtrot with pro partner Michelle Tsiakkas to Ben E King’s classic Stand By Me

 

Viewers of the hit BBC show raced to X – where they ranted the judging panel has been ‘picky’ and ‘negative’ towards Jamie and said he didn’t deserve to be the second pair voted out of the Sambathon.

They wrote: ‘I’m getting sick of Jamie constantly being downmarked by the judges. I thought that Foxtrot was gorgeous. I hope he isn’t at risk this week. #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing’;

‘FFS – sick of the judges giving Jamie a bloody lecture every week #strictly’;

‘I dont understand why they’re always soo picky with Jamie. But they let others get away with murder I thought his dance was great #strictly’;

‘Shirley absolutely murdering Jamie again – for no good reason #strictly’;

‘These judges hate jamie so much omg they break his spirit every single week… #strictly’;

‘Me when Shirley pulled out that paddle for Jamie. Even Craig gave it an 8! #Strictly’;

‘That sambathon so exposed the judges favouritism cause like pete still on while jamie is sent off??? what??? #strictly’;

Commenting Jamie's routine before voting, judge Anton Du Beke said: 'Right arm is terrible'
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Commenting Jamie’s routine before voting, judge Anton Du Beke said: ‘Right arm is terrible’

The couple bagged 32 points, but fans felt the judges were being too harsh with their critique
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Viewers of the hit BBC show raced to X - where they ranted the judging panel has been 'picky' and 'negative' towards Jamie and said he didn't deserve to leave the Sambathon dancefloor so early

Viewers of the hit BBC show raced to X – where they ranted the judging panel has been ‘picky’ and ‘negative’ towards Jamie and said he didn’t deserve to leave the Sambathon dancefloor so early

 ‘the way these judges are towards jamie at times compared to other celebs who are much worse is actually quite uncomfortable to watch #Strictly’;

‘JAMIE SENT OFF WHILE PETE IS STILL ON WHAT THE HELL #strictly’;

‘I could genuinely watch Jamie Borthwick dance all day. People need to stop sleeping on him cos he knocked this Foxtrot out of the park! The way you just know he loves dancing & learning for the sheer joy of dancing & learning #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing’;

‘How is Pete better than Jamie ffs! These judges are a joke with the favourites #Strictly’;

‘I think Jamie was a hell of a lot better than his marks reflected but the judges are always nitpicking with him! #Strictly’;

‘yeah these judges hate jamie and want him out lmao, him off before pete is CRAZY #strictly’;

‘The ABYSMAL shirley ballas she tore our gorgeous nigel harmans confidence down every week and now she’s doing the same to precious jamie #Strictly’;

‘Jamie and Sarah need to start their own show because they’re being held to some sort of impeccable standard that apparently everyone else is immune to #strictly’;

Judge Craig Revel Horwood also criticised Jamie for its posture throughout the dance - but fans were not of the same opinion and dubbed his routine as 'brilliant'
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Judge Craig Revel Horwood also criticised Jamie for its posture throughout the dance – but fans were not of the same opinion and dubbed his routine as ‘brilliant’

On Saturday's episode, celebs competed in a dance-a-thon with pairs performing a samba routine simultaneously
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On Saturday’s episode, celebs competed in a dance-a-thon with pairs performing a samba routine simultaneously