Fans are fuming after Chizzy Akodolu’s Strictly Come Dancing elimination

On Sunday night, Holby City star Chizzy Akodolu became the first celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing this year – and the decision had fans fuming.

The actor found herself and partner Pasha Kovalev in the bottom two, facing a dance-off against TV presenter Brian Conley and Amy Dowden.

After a closely fought battle, Strictly judges Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Shirley Ballas all deemed Brian’s cha cha to Shake Your Groove Thing by Peaches and Herb superior to Chizzy’s foxtrot to I’m a Woman by Peggie Lee.

But there were plenty of viewers who felt strongly that this decision was a mistake, taking to Twitter to vent their frustration.

So upset with this decision. How could anyone ever pick Brian's Cha Cha over Chizzy's Foxtrot?! I'm so ???? #Strictly pic.twitter.com/1vigEUMdqi

— Jenny ✨ (@shirleyftdarcey) October 1, 2017

Really sad to see @chizzyakudolu and @PashaKovalev leave tonight I loved watching them ????????#Strictly

— Kimberley Walsh (@KimberleyJWalsh) October 1, 2017

Not sure I was watching the same dance off as the judges. I thought Chizzy was better than Brian on those performances #Strictly

— Rachel Marshall (@rach_marshall_) October 1, 2017

Nooooo! Chizzy out of #Strictly?! She was funny, beautiful, danced well and so entertaining …what the f….

— Kate Robbins (@KateRobbins) October 1, 2017

Charlotte can't even stay upright but Chizzy goes home? #strictly pic.twitter.com/dzgnMuPdvY

— ????⭐️Marjorie Minge⭐️???? (@MadameMinge) October 1, 2017

Flabbergasted by that rotten #Strictly result. No way should that have happened. @chizzyakudolu is a fabulously talented performer. ⭐️????????

— Katherine Hassell (@KHassell1974) October 1, 2017

Well that's just crazy. Chizzy should definitely still be there x #Strictly

— Sally Ann Matthews (@SallyAnMatthews) October 1, 2017

So upset that sassy, sexy, funny @chizzyakudolu is no longer in #Strictly What a loss for us all. You were absolutely brilliant! ????????????????????????

— Catherine Russell (@catherinerusse2) October 1, 2017

You did not deserve to go @chizzyakudolu, thanks for making us smile. #Strictly #Chizzy

— Chris White (@YT40) October 1, 2017

#Strictly Sorry to say it but @chizzyakudolu absolutely did not deserve to go out this week. In the dance off she performed far better.

— Sue Jones (Marks) (@marks_sue1) October 1, 2017

To eliminate Chizzy over Brian, who has very little ability, based on CONTENT, which she has no control over, is undeniably unfair #Strictly

— Sarah (@sarahmargaretta) October 1, 2017

Not sure I was watching the same dance off as the judges. I thought Chizzy was better than Brian on those performances #Strictly

— Rachel Marshall (@rach_marshall_) October 1, 2017

#Strictly
I'm sorry
Chizzy and pasha were better and more entertaining

Please excuse me I'm now going to stew in my own rage for a while

— GemmaWithaG ???????????? (@GemAmbrosini) October 1, 2017

A RadioTimes.com poll backed this sentiment, with over 80% of readers saying that the judges had made the wrong decision.

Alas, their call is final – and while Chizzy will be missed, we’ll always have the memories. The star took to Twitter after the results show to share her appreciation with fans and her fellow Strictly celebs and pro dancers.

Gutted I'm out of #Strictly Was so looking forward to doing #It for movie week…

— Chizzy (@chizzyakudolu) October 1, 2017

I've enjoyed every minute of my time on #Strictly Except the elimination part… Massive thanks to this dude for making it exceptional !! pic.twitter.com/93xThExibv

— Chizzy (@chizzyakudolu) October 1, 2017

Missing you too babe ???????? https://t.co/lYo7V7XINw

— Chizzy (@chizzyakudolu) October 1, 2017

I love this and I love you!! Sad I've got to wait til December to see you again- apart from on the TV of course… #twinning #DancingQueen ???? https://t.co/b83Wii0Vs7

— Chizzy (@chizzyakudolu) October 1, 2017

Gorgeous compliment from one of the best dancers in the world. Can't wait to see what you and @AstonMerrygold serve up next ???????? https://t.co/FJEYJXyzcF

— Chizzy (@chizzyakudolu) October 1, 2017

Watch her emotional Strictly farewell below.

Our #Strictly celebs bid a fond farewell to @chizzyakudolu and @pashakovalev ???? pic.twitter.com/2eaqeLkRC0

— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 1, 2017

So sad. RT to say goodbye to @chizzyakudolu and @pashakovalev. You will be missed! pic.twitter.com/RVBLpBeBPH

— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 1, 2017

Strictly Come Dancing returns at 6.35pm on Saturday 7th October