Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Aston Merrygold's ‘gutted’ mum breaks silence on THAT decision
STRICTLY COME DANCING is facing a fierce backlash after Aston Merrygold was given the boot last night despite consistently high scores.
Strictly Come Dancing 2017 Aston Merrygold mum Shirley Ballas backlash
Janette breaks down over Aston's Strictly exit
And now his mother Siobhan has spoken out about the judges decision to save Mollie King over her son.
The JLS hitmaker found himself with just 25 points to the blonde beauty’s 27, following his Viennese Waltz with partner Janette Manrara, with many hitting out at Craig Revel Horwood for giving him a four.
The 29-year-old’s “gutted” mum has since told The Sun: “For me, it was way too soon for him to go out.”
Meanwhile, Aston has also taken to Instagram following his emotional eviction, which saw Shirley Ballas and Craig, 52, opt to save Mollie, 30.
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Aston Merrygold was kicked out last night
Strictly Come Dancing 2017 has received a backlash after the decision
For me, it was way too soon for him to go out
The singer told his 227,000 followers: “Okay so lemme do this properly! @bbcstrictly thank you so much for letting me be apart of such a great year - I've made some amazing new homies!
“Class of 17 you are all f***ing brilliant, can't wait for our catch up night out… good luck to you all! Every single person that commented, posted, voted every week, thank you so much for the love and chance to do what I love to do most… ENTERTAIN!”
Aston went on: “All you strictly pros… you are all ridiculously talented and I've loved watching and learning from you all. But the biggest shout-out and thank you to my dance partner @jmanrara also known as the Latin sensation!(sic)
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“You have made this whole experience perfect! From AMAZING routines every week, to fun and help in rehearsals, to being a great friend. Guys life is great, I'm gutted obviously but… I’m not sad that it's over, I'm happy that it got to happen!”
Many have suggested that Shirley was suffering from favouritism in regards to Mollie when her deciding vote sent Aston home.
Strictly Come Dancing 2017 continues Saturday at 6.45pm on BBC One.