Nancy Xu has been embroiled in more feud speculation as fans spotted her displeased reaction to the judges on Sunday’s show.
The 33-year-old Chinese dancer was eliminated with celeb partner and former X Factor winner Shayne Ward.
The pair lost out to opera singer Wynne Evans and partner Katya Jones in the dance-off after head judge Shirley Ballas cast her deciding vote against them.
Fans were quick to accuse Ballas of favouritism towards Evans in her decision, taking to social media to express their outrage.
Viewers also pointed out Xu appeared to disagree with her and Ward’s exit from the show as the dancer was shown on-screen shooting a “fuming” stare at Ballas.
“I’m obsessed with angry Nancy staring the abysmal Shirley and Anton down,” one fan said on X, formerly Twitter, alongside a screengrab of the look in question.
Strictly fans spotted an unimpressed Xu looking at the judges
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Others picked up on the Chinese dance star appearing to look unimpressed and shoot daggers at the judging panel after their fate was revealed.
Another fan observed: “Nancy Xu’s face after losing the dance off suggests that the after party might get interesting.”
“Yeah, she was not happy at all and who could blame her,” a third agreed while a fourth declared: “I noticed angry Nancy! If looks could kill…”
Speaking after their exit was confirmed, the 33-year-old dancer turned to Ward and told him: “I’m beyond proud of this dance partnership.
Xu and Ward waved goodbye to their fellow contestants
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“Shayne from week one until this point, every second you put your feet on the dance floor you improved yourself.
“When I watch you, I feel proud because I’ve turned someone who has never ever danced in their life into an amazing dancer. You should believe in yourself. I adored this partnership” she concluded on a bittersweet note.
Xu is the subject of further rumours concerning a rift between her and fellow pro dancer Carlos Gu.
The two dancers were childhood friends growing up and learning their craft in China.
Speculation of a fallout began when it was alleged Gu was frustrated after not being given a celeb partner for the 2024 series.
“The atmosphere on set is said to be awkward and tense when both are around,” revealed a Strictly insider to The Sun.
Eager to set the record straight, Gu has spoken out for the first time since the fallout rumours started, addressing the reports prior to Saturday’s show.
The Chinese dancer declared his relationship with Xu was “fine”.
“We’re fine. We’ve been friends since childhood, and friends argue, we’re too close and are like brother and sister to completely fall out,” he told The Mail.
