Bruno: Strictly judges had a scare (From Penarth Times)

Bruno: Strictly judges had a scare

12:34pm Monday 30th November 2009

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Bruno Tonioli has admitted the Strictly Come Dancing judges were given a "scare" when favourite Ricky Whittle failed to secure the public's support on Saturday's show.

Former Hollyoaks star Ricky - who appeared on the BBC One programme the day after being released on bail by police investigating an alleged assault - found himself in the bottom two after a "lacklustre" rock 'n' roll performance, but the panel opted to save him and send Natalie Cassidy and partner Vincent Simone home.

Bruno said: "We had a bit of a scare last night with Ricky in the bottom two - but I still think he is very, very good, he's got a lot to offer so it will be interesting to see what happens next week when we're getting towards the semis."

He also praised BBC Breakfast's sports presenter Chris Hollins, who made it through to the quarter finals after performing a Charleston with professional partner Ola Jordan.

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