Jason’s off as final Bell rings
Strictly exit for Nadine Coyle’s ex
FORMER American footballer Jason Bell was the latest to leave Strictly last night after losing the dance- off to the show’s first same- sex couple.
Nicola Adams and Katya Jones scraped through as some fans called on them to stop dancing as “gal pals” and go for “si zzling ” romantic routines.
They kept their place in the competition , ahead of Nadine Coyle’s ex, who left after scoring just 12 for his paso doble.
Jason, 42, thanked his partner Luba Mushtuk, 30, and said: “I had so much fun.”
Boxer Nicola and Katya have so far performed a cheery quickstep, an edgy hip- hop routine and a fun jive, which l anded them in the bottom two at the weekend.
Some of the LGBTQ community have been disappointed by the lack of sexual chemistry displayed between Nicola, 38, and Katya, 31.
Al a n Pal mer, c hai r of gay rights group LGBTQHERO, said: “Disappointed that once again we’re not seeing Nicola and Katya
JOLLY Katya & Nicola’s jive routine in hold doing a romantic dance.” Former Strictly professional James Jordan said their jive to Greased Lightnin’, which scored 19, was underwhelming. He added: “Way too much side- by- side and not enough partnering.”
Viewer Hannah Buncha said: “I wanna see Katya and Nicola do something overtly romantic.
“I want them to do a dance that cannot be misconstrued as gals being pals.”
Chloe Blows agreed: “So sad how there’s almost a deliberate lack of touching.”
Lesbian magazine Women Like Us said: “Clever to have Nicola and Katya dancing like gal pals early in the Strictly season, get the public onside then swoop with a sizzling tango. I hope that’s the plan?”
Journali st Sophie Wilkinson dubbed their Couple’s Choice dance last weekend as “neutered”.
Br o a d c a s t e r J u l i a R a e s i d e agreed: “I want them to step out of the ‘ we are mates, aren’t we, mate?’ choreography and do properly partnered, romantic dancing.”
Disappointed that once again we’re not seeing Nicola and Katya doing a romantic dance ALAN PALMER CHAIR OF LGBTQHERO