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Jessica Bacon

Strictly fans speechless over pro Gorka's 'rude' gesture to Craig after critique

Gorka Márquez made sure that Craig Revel Horwood knew how he felt after his critique of dance partner Helen Skelton on Strictly tonight.

The 57-year-old judge was the only panellist to critique the former Blue Peter’s presenters couple choice to a number from Cabaret, and Gorka went to point his bum in his face.

After the sensational performance with a standing ovation, Craig said: “I think you could have used your centre…”

The judge was drowned out by the audience’s mighty boos at his comments, as he chuckled from the sheer noise of the passionate on-lookers.

Gorka Marquez was not happy with Craig Revel Horwood's criticism of their couple's choice dance (BBC)

Fellow judge, Motsi Mabuse even stood up and went over to hug the straight-faced judge who couldn’t stop chuckling as the audience continued to show their disapproval of his comment.

However, it was Gorka that decided the solution was to take matters into his own hand and simply place his bum in Craig’s face.

As the audience boo'd the judge, Gorka bent over his bum into Craig's face (BBC)

The professional dancer went over to the judges’ position on the bench and bent over to showcase his behind, as Craig broke into another laugh.

Despite the resistance, Craig continued: “It’s true!” as his fellow judges looked on in horror too.

Meanwhile, head judge Shirley Ballas commended the mother of three and admitted she will “treasure” this dance and moment forever

The other judges commended Helen and Gorka's dance as Shirley Ballas said she'd 'treasure' it forever (BBC)

“Am I looking at a young lady who has grown from a timid shy lady from week one to this sensual performance?” Shirley began.

“I’ve got goosebumps all over me! It was absolutely off the charts in every way, from technique to coordination to how to you dance with you partner to the professional dancers. She added: “It was a memory I will treasure forever.”

The other professional dancers including Nikita Kuzmin were cheering and standing on their table in support of the stunning performance.

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