BBC Strictly viewers fume as they claim 'poor' Pete Wicks was 'stitched up' over outfit

Strictly Come Dancing fans were seemingly underwhelmed on Saturday evening. Pete Wicks, the reality TV personality, hit the dance floor with his professional partner Jowita Przystal for a Cha Cha routine to Right Said Fred's I'm Too Sexy.

However, it was Pete's odd outfit choice that had viewers flocking to social media to voice their opinions.

Donning tight PVC trousers in neon pink, complemented by a translucent shirt, glittery shades and an oversized hot pink faux fur coat, Pete's ensemble sparked quite the conversation online.

Some spectators suggested that the star had been "stitched up" with his outfit, reports the Mirror.

One viewer expressed their bewilderment, commenting: "Wtf? Weird singing, tempo too slow, pink plastic jeans. What have they done to pirate Pete?"

Another shared their enjoyment of the performance but noted: "I really loved that one but Pete's trousers were a bit too tight for comfort #strictly."

"Pete Wicks has been royally stitched up with this week's song and costume! A bit of a shame to go back to silly after his couple's choice," remarked another fan.

Someone else commented: "Poor Pete was stitched up completely this week but he's got my votes."

One enthusiastic fan cheered him on, saying: "OH PETE THE ICON YOU ARE."

Post-performance, as host Tess Daley struggled to hold back her laughter, she teased: "Pete, Pete, Pete, you've changed!"

In response to his sparkling pink hat tumbling to the ground, Pete humorously retorted that he was clueless about what Tess meant.

He replied: "When people say to me that Strictly changes you, I imagine this is not what they thought I was going to end up as."

Praising his outfit as 'perfection', the next step was to find out the judges' opinions on his performance. However, Shirley Ballas couldn't contain her laughter.

Overcome with amusement and slightly overwhelmed, she exclaimed: "Oh my god, Oh, let me think. You know what, calm myself down, you had some very good isolation. You had a very clean neckline. Isolation of the upper half of the body!

"Your hips were swinging left and right, I mean it was very entertaining. I don't think I'm ever going to forget this evening for as long as I live darling, well done!"

Anton Du Beke, seated next to her, humorously attempted to cool Shirley down with a hand fan after witnessing Pete's dance.

In terms of scores, Pete and Jowita received a combined total of 27 points for their routine.

Strictly Come Dancing continues Sunday on BBC One from 7:20pm