Motsi Mabuse is not here for fellow Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood’s scathing critiques.
They’ve only appeared together on one live show so far but the professional dancer turned judge was quick to defend Olympian James Cracknell, the competitor with the lowest score of the night.
Craig called James, who is partnered with Luba Mushtuk on the BBC One show, ‘lethargic’ after his dance.
The infamously critical judge then gave the rower a score of two.
Ouch.
However, speaking on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, Motsi said all the contestants should get a higher score than two simply for showing up.
The South African star said: ‘Everybody that tries on the show should at least get a three to start off.
She also added: ‘If you get a two? Just getting on your shoes you get two points.’
Of James, she said: ‘He’s an athlete. He just needs to show that side of himself.’
Mabuse also opened up on her experience of Strictly to date, saying: ‘It just doesn’t stop. It’s this wild moment.
‘It’s fun. I promised I will give Craig at one time or other a kiss, just to give him some soft edges.’
However, there’s one famously friendly judge Motsi has no issues with.
‘Bruno [Tonioli] – I just crack up,’ she said.
Same Motsi, same.
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