Strictly’s Clara Amfo suffers awkward wardrobe malfunction as she rips her dress with her stiletto during Viennese Waltz performance
Clara Amfo suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction during Saturday’s live Strictly Come Dancing show.
The Radio 1 presenter, 36, was the second celebrity to take to the floor dancing the the Viennese Waltz with her partner Aljaž Škorjanec.
But at the start of the performance her stiletto shoe made a tear in the side of her dress that featured puffy mesh layers.
Oops! Clara Amfo suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction during Saturday’s live Strictly Come Dancing show
Many viewers of the hit BBC 1 show took to Twitter to praise her for recovering from the blunder quickly and carrying on with her routine.
One wrote: ‘@claraamfo @AljazSkorjanec #bbcstrictly go on I loved that dance! Well done for keeping going despite the wardrobe malfunction! I loved it!’
Another said: ‘Shoutout to @claraamfo for continuing like a pro after that outfit malfunction #strictly’.
Malfunction: The Radio 1 presenter, 36, was the second celebrity to take to the floor dancing the the Viennese Waltz with her partner Aljaž Škorjanec
Moving on: But at the start of the performance her stiletto shoe made a huge tear in the side of her dress that featured puffy mesh layers
Support: One wrote: ‘@claraamfo @AljazSkorjanec #bbcstrictly go on I loved that dance! Well done for keeping going despite the wardrobe malfunction! I loved it!’
Former Strictly dancer Natalie Lowe also took to her social media to offer her support after the mishap, writing: ‘Handled the dress malfunction so well… I’ve had tule caught before and it’s like dancing on ice, so so difficult… amazing effort beautiful @claraamfo and @AljazSkorjanec’.
After the dance Host Tess Daly said: ‘You did so well to carry on with your wardrobe malfunction then, I noticed your dress got caught in your shoe didn’t it?’
Clara replied: ‘It did but we pushed on through!’
Concern: Many viewers were terrified she would trip over the hanging piece of fabric left dragging around the dance floor after her and took to Twitter to express their concern
Dancing: Judge Motsi Mabuse kicked off the feedback saying: ‘First of all, thank you for bringing in a bit of Halloween for today’s mood, love that!’
‘She carried on like a pro,’ said Tess.
Judge Motsi Mabuse kicked off the feedback saying: ‘First of all, thank you for bringing in a bit of Halloween for today’s mood, love that!
‘When I watch you dance you give me the kind of energy where nothing can tear you down, I love that, you need to keep that.
‘You struggled a little bit with your hold and your posture, it was a little tight, but if you continue working with this energy towards every dance, I am certain there is improvement coming our way.’
The feedback from the experts: Craig scored Clara a five while Shirley and Motsi gave her sixes
Craig Revel Horwood then added: ‘Your frame was very loose for me darling, you were in and out, halfway through we lost your neck entirely.
‘I would have liked to see if a bit smoother but i loved the choreography and the drama of the dance.’
‘I thought it was lovely, you tick so many boxes, some beautiful footwork, said Shirley, before giving Clara tips for keeping her shoulders down.
Craig scored Clara a five while Shirley and Motsi gave her sixes.
Harsh: Craig Revel Horwood then added: ‘Your frame was very loose for me darling, you were in and out, halfway through we lost your neck entirely’