Strictly’s Dianne Buswell took a swipe at the recently eliminated Toyah Willcox on Tuesday.
The professional dancer, 35, took to Instagram to share a video update of herself and her celebrity dance partner Chris McCausland, 47 and they discussed how their last performance went.
After thanking fans for their support, Dianne made a subtle comment about the pair’s former co-star after Toyah made a savage joke on Strictly – It Takes Two on Sunday night.
She joked that she looked a little like Toyah when she was in costume as Garth from Wayne’s World on movie week at the weekend.
She said: ‘It went alright didn’t it?’ as she beamed at her partner.
Strictly’s Dianne Buswell took a swipe at the recently eliminated Toyah Willcox on Instagram on Tuesday after the singer made a savage dig at Chris McCausland
Toyah was forced to clarify her comments when she said on It Takes Two that the only way for the remaining contestants to avoid a dance off is to ‘get rid of Chris’
Chris complimented his professional partner, telling her she looked great dressed as her Movie Week character Garth, from Wayne’s World but Dianne said she looked like Toyah
Dianne joked that she looked a bit like Toyah when she dressed as Garth from Wayne’s World in movie week
He then complimented his professional partner, telling her she looked great dressed as her Movie Week character Garth, from Wayne’s World.
But Dianne quickly cut in, and said she looked a little bit like their co-star, saying: ‘Yeah, I looked a bit like Toyah as well.’
And Chris chuckled, adding that she looked ‘great as Garth/Toyah’ before joking that he had been told he looked like singer Lewis Capaldi.
Dianne and Chris dressed up as Wayne and Garth from Mike Meyer’s comedy Wayne’s World for the dance competition’s Movie Week.
The theme saw Dianne don a voluminous blonde wig and thick-rimmed black glasses as well as a glittery blue shirt and black jeans.
Chris looked world’s away from his normal self in a long black wig, matching black T-shirt, jeans and a pair of Converse trainers.
He completed his transformation into the film’s titular character with a black cap with the word ‘Wayne’s’ over a picture of the world.
Dianne’s brutal comparison comes after Toyah’s savage dig at co-star Chris during her appearance on It Takes Two left viewers, presenter Fleur East and her professional partner Neil Jones speechless.
Dianne’s brutal comparison comes after Toyah’s savage joke left viewers, presenter Fleur East and her professional partner Neil Jones (pictured) speechless
Fluer was left so stunned her mouth was left gaping as she struggled to collect herself before moving the conversation on
Toyah suggested the only way for the remaining contestants to avoid a dance off is to ‘get rid of Chris’ as she took a swipe at the fan favourite.
And while the singer was attempting to make ta joke, her comment didn’t sit well with fans of the show.
But following viewer outrage, Toyah set the record straight on Tuesday night on what she really meant.
The actress took to Twitter and penned: ‘Just to clarify and to clear up any confusion that’s flying around.
Toyah suggested the only way for the remaining contestants to avoid a dance off is to ‘get rid of Chris’ as she took a swipe at the fan favourite
But following viewer outrage, Toyah set the record straight on Tuesday night on what she really meant
‘My good friend @chrismccausland, is my favourite to win this year, I think he is inspiring and brilliant, he has worked so hard and I wish him nothing but love! Toyah.’
During the singer’s appearance on the spin off show, Fleur asked Toyah how she was feeling leaving her Strictly family behind.
She asked: ‘It’s been such a tight knit group this year do you have any advice or tips for the other celebs?’
Toyah then rubbed her hands together and chuckled before sitting forward in her seat and telling the camera: ‘If you don’t want to do a dance off, get rid of Chris or you’re all going to have a face a dance off.’
As Toyah laughed, her partner Neil looked at Fleur in confusion with his mouth open before letting out a chuckle.
As the camera settled on Fleur’s face, the singer, 36, also appeared shocked and struggled to speak.
In an effort to diffuse the situation, the professional dancer told the host: ‘She’s chose our winner already!’ as the three all laughed.
Fleur then quickly moved the conversation on to what Toyah might be getting up to now her time on the show had finished.
Many felt the attempt at a joke was inappropriate considering the comedic star is blind and currently the fan favourite to win the series
Toyah became the second star to leave the show after she landed in the bottom for a second week (pictured with host Tess Daly)
And the barrage of criticism online caught the attention of the comedian himself who was forced to wade in and release a statement praising the singer
And while the awkward exchange was quickly brushed past on the show, fans of Strictly were left fuming.
Viewers took to social media to air their grievances, criticising Toyah for her dig at Chris.
Many felt the attempt at a joke was inappropriate considering the comedic star is blind.
Others demanded a public apology from the star.
One wrote: ‘Just catching up! What was that about Toyah on it takes two? “if you don’t want to be in the dance off, get rid of Chris”. Fleur was gobsmacked and just couldn’t respond – Neil was also stunned. shocked as a viewer too’
While another took to X and wrote: ‘Toyah upset cause a Blindman can dance better than her and yes, Chris deserves a public apology’.
Viewers took to social media to air their grievances, criticising Toyah for her dig at Chris and demanding an apology off the star
Meanwhile Paul Merson also made sure to take a swipe at Toyah as he also appeared on the BBC spin off show on Tuesday evening after beating her in the dance off on Sunday
One fan especially appreciated Paul standing up for Chris as he joked he knew he would be safe in the competition once he found out he was in the dance off against Toyah
And the barrage of criticism online caught the attention of the comedian himself who was forced to wade in.
The stand-up took to his own X account and told fans of the show that Toyah had been nothing but supportive during their shared time on the show together.
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He wrote: ‘All I can say is that @toyahofficial has been nothing but beautiful and supportive and what she said on Takes Two was funny and an incredible bloody compliment. It’s been such a joy and a privilege Toya. Lots of love, enjoy the surfing! X’.
Meanwhile Paul Merson also made sure to take a swipe at Toyah as he also appeared on the BBC spin off show on Tuesday evening after beating her in the dance off on Sunday.
Speaking about being in the bottom two he joked: ‘It’s completely out of my hands. I just sit there and relax.
‘I do sit there and think, “very good, very good, very good. Oh Toyah’s still in, she’s the same as me. She’s the same as me, so I’ve got a chance!”‘
He added: ‘It was out of Jamie [Borthwick] and Toyah. If Jamie was the one who [ended up in the dance-off], I would have been out. So when it was Toyah, it was a flip of a coin. I knew I had a chance.’
Taking to Twitter one fan wrote: ‘Nice bit of shade from Paul there, defending his butty Chris from Toyah’s comments!’
The 80s singer and partner Neil were eliminated from the competition after losing the dance off to footballer Paul Merson and partner Karen Hauer following Movie Week.
Toyah and Neil (L) lost the dance off to footballer Paul Merson and partner Karen Hauer (R) on Sunday
With three votes in favour of Paul and Karen, they won the majority vote meaning Toyah and Neil would be leaving
Following the judge’s decision Toyah gushed over ‘phenomenal’ Neil and declared her experience on the show ‘the best two months of my life!’.
Both couples performed their routines again, with Toyah and Neil taking to the floor with their Samba to Poor Unfortunate Souls from Little Mermaid, after scoring just 15 out 40 and landing at the bottom of Saturday’s leaderboard.
Meanwhile Paul and Karen performed their Cha Cha to The Magnificent Seven from The Magnificent Seven, which saw them initially score 19.
After both couples danced the judges delivered their verdicts with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke all choosing to save Paul and Karen.
With three votes in favour of Paul and Karen, they won the majority vote meaning Toyah and Neil would be leaving.
Head Judge Shirley Ballas also agreed with her fellow professionals and said she would have also decided to save Paul and Karen.
Toyah told Tess Daly about her time on the show: ‘It’s been the best two months of my life, it has been fantastic. I have enjoyed every second. And you [Neil] have been phenomenal, thank you so much.’
While Neil said: ‘[Toyah] has made me laugh so much, I have never seen someone work so hard , I’m the one asking for breaks every now and then! She just kept going, she wanted to learn so much.’
‘If you saw her in the hallway she’s been practicing. Everyone’s been telling me have you seen Toyah practicing, she’s brilliant and she’s what Strictly is all about, and I’ve loved every moment’.