Fans vow to boycott Strictly after Pixie is axed: Decision branded a 'disgrace' after singer is voted off following judges' split decision

 

She dazzled the audience with her Cha-cha-cha and wowed the judges with her waltz.

But Pixie Lott became the tenth contestant to leave Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday night.

Angry fans took to Twitter after the public vote, which saw the 23-year-old placed in the bottom two couples along with her professional partner Trent Whiddon.

Surprise departure: Pixie Lott looked in fine form as she performed this week's routine 

Pixie Lott voted off Strictly Come Dancing

For the first time in the competition, the pop star was forced to fight for her survival on the BBC1 show, and went head-to-head in the Dance Off against Blue singer Simon Webbe. 

The judges were split on the final verdict, with Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood choosing to save Miss Lott, while Len Goodman and Darcey Bussell wanted to send her home.

The deciding vote was cast by head judge Mr Goodman, who had previously criticised Miss Lott’s legs for being ‘inconsistent’ during Saturday's show.

But fans of the series were shocked at her fate. Writing on social media, one said: ‘That was a disgrace tonight, you shouldn’t have been in the Dance Offs.’ 

Shock: Miss Lott – who had been favourite to win the show – seemed to take her defeat in good spirit

Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon became the tenth couple to leave the competition when they were voted off ahead of other couple Kristina Rihanoff and Simon Webbe (left)

‘What a shock! Can’t believe you’re gone!’ wrote another. Some said they would be boycotting next week’s semi-final in protest.

However Miss Lott – who had been favourite to win the show – seemed to take her defeat in good spirit.

Speaking afterwards, she said: ‘I was absolutely loving it, I had the best time ever. I’ve learnt so much and am so grateful.’

She added that she now plans to use more ballroom dancing in her music videos.