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<\/p>\nIt Takes Two viewers have hit out over the latest episode of the programme, with many branding a paddle game segment a “waste of time”.<\/p>\n
Taking to Twitter during the episode, Zinone remarked: “Could this paddle game on #ittakestwo be scraping the barrel any lower?”<\/p>\n
Ryan fumed: “Please can we have the Pro Challenge next week please over this bl**dy panel game? A load of rubbish. #ItTakesTwo.”<\/p>\n
Kimberly added: “This is painful. Are they seriously wasting half of the show on this ridiculous “game”.”<\/p>\n
Martin noted: “@bbcstrictly This paddle game is a huge waste of time and very, very dull #ittakestwo.”<\/p>\n
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READ MORE <\/strong> Strictly Come Dancing legends ‘to return’ as Giovanni Pernice fuels exit rumours<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite the backlash, other viewers appeared to enjoy the episode which jumped between the game and interviews at Blackpool Tower Ballroom with the contestants.<\/p>\n Following Layton Williams’ interview at the ballroom with Fleur East, Siobhan said: “Layton saying he just wants to make Nikita proud this weekend. He’s such a sweetie.”<\/p>\n Another user penned in light of their followers: “These dances are all looking really solid #ItTakesTwo.”<\/p>\n Host Janette Manrara played the paddle game with her guests for the evening who included Dan Walker, Maisie Adam and Owain Wyn Evans.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong>
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