Strictly Come Dancing might be known as one of the warmest, fuzziest shows on the box, but there’s one man who still manages to stir up trouble for the programme – former pro dancer James Jordan.
Outspoken James last took part in the BBC One contest in 2013, but he and wife Ola, also one of the show’s ex-dancers, have a long history with Strictly.
When he left the cast of professionals, James didn’t hold back with his scathing views on how things were being run behind the scenes, and despite not being involved any more he can still regularly be found grinding his axe via Twitter.
Tonight’s launch show was no exception – here are the edited highlights from the keyboard of Mr Jordan. James was pleased to see the pros featured heavily at the start of the programme, but then it went a bit sour.
And that's why Ballroom and Latin dancers shouldn't do hip hop 😂
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) September 3, 2016
They are ALL so much better than that.....
He’s also not a fan of the matching couples format.
This is the bit which we all always felt is like a tacky dating show 🙈
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) September 3, 2016
He wondered whether some matchmaking was going on between Laura Whitmore and Georgia May Foote’s ex Giovanni Pernice.
Laura and Giovanni
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) September 3, 2016
Predictable since he is now single
One of his regular complaints is claims of favouritism on the programme.
Tweeps..Did anyone notice some pro's ALWAYS get celebs that have had loads of dance training
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) September 3, 2016
Not fair on other pro's
Not been challenged
He wasn’t too sure about some of the new dancers.
Great job pro's.. That's a lot of champions.
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) September 3, 2016
That new guy is way too good looking and looked like a great dancer 😡 I don't like him already
I have shoes that look older than AJ
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) September 3, 2016
Really showing my age..... 🙊
They will also be in the final with Kevin and Louise
And he thought some pairings were too predictable.
OMG do they ever think outside the box!!!
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) September 3, 2016
Lesley and Anton..... I'm sure they will be hilarious together but come on
Here comes that suggestion of favouritism again – Kevin Clifton, his wife Karen and sister Joanne are all on the show as pro dancers.
Ore is smashing it.....
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) September 3, 2016
Could have 3 Clifton's in the final
The producers have been trying for years to get one of them to win#fact
Tune back in for more from James Jordan when Strictly resumes in three weeks.
