George Clarke faces backlash for dancing to Charli XCX’s “Apple” on Strictly Come Dancing, with fans criticizing the song choice and judging fairness.

George Clarke and partner Alexis Warr face fan backlash ahead of Halloween Week on Strictly Come Dancing, with viewers criticizing the choice of Charli XCX’s “Apple” for their Cha Cha, calling it a poor fit and part of a trend of selecting viral TikTok songs. Concerns have grown over perceived unfairness in song selection and judging, especially after Clarke’s elimination following a dance-off, despite prior strong scores. Fans worry the pattern undermines his dancing abilities and the show’s credibility, while the competition continues toward the final on December 20.