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Nottingham Post
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Matthew Bunn & Samuel Port

BBC Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special viewers can't agree on Gary Barlow's performance

TV viewers were not shy in giving their thoughts on BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special - with one performance coming in for criticism.

If you are still waiting to catch up on the show, we won't spoil it by telling you who won, but one star did achieve full marks across the board.

One star, however, didn't quite hit the mark with some viewers, even though he was not competing, Yorkshire Live reports.

Former Take That singer Gary Barlow performed his version of Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' during the special, which aired on December 25.

Following the performance, fans took to social media to air their views, with many being less than impressed.

@Darrenmwinter said: "Oh look it's Gary Barlow and the worst singing ever."

Another fan in disbelief over the performance, questioned whether Barlow still had the knack for singing.

Craig Kringle (@c_jas) said: "Gary Barlow has become a bad lounge-room singer?"

Another fan Stuart Orr (@StuartOrr1) wrote of the "horror" of having to witness Barlow's performance.

Other viewers lamented that Barlow was ruining McCartney's famous Christmas jingle, reports Yorkshire Live.

"Barlow is massacring this song," said @BumfacePeter.

"Gary Barlow killing it on #Strictly. Like, literally, murdering it," added Adam Green (@Adam9Green).

"Can I phone the police to report the murder of a song?" asked @DexDDogg.

But not everybody was in agreement.

@JessOwen_TT said: "Strictly was definitely a Christmas highlight! Thanks G! Hope you and the family had a good one."

And @suesmith1465 said: "Perfection @GaryBarlow. Thankyou for a Christmas with a clear theme.

"Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Day."

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