DANCING On Ice fans have hit out at the judges for appearing to show favouritism towards one celebrity.
Viewers are convinced that The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Edgar has been receiving preferential treatment, which has propelled him to the top of the leadboard.
The 34-year-old and his pro partner - Vanessa James – have impressed Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse week after week.
But those watching at home aren’t quite so impressed.
One person commented: “Dan is the judges favourite even tho his staking and performance are boring because Vanessa just twirls around him.”
A second remarked: “Don’t vote for Dan, he is overmarked. He’s clearly judges favourite for final.”
While a third added: “Of course they were going to give the points to Dan's team cos hes their favourite.”
And a fourth speculated: “Why do they want Dan to win so bad may I ask? They know Michaela is favourite to win and they’re doing everything to tear her down like they’ve done to every other female celeb that’s been on this show.
Last weekend Dan topped the leaderboard with his George Michael-themed routine to Faith, which landed him 38 points.
The week before he again secured a score of 38 out of 40 - after taking on the dangerous headbanger move.
The TV star also performed lifts and a cartwheel launch during the routine to Lionheart (Fearless) by Joel Corry and Tom Grennan.
Oti praised the performance as "unbelievable" and said she was "so proud" of Edgar.
Despite a small stumble at the beginning, Christopher Dean said the routine had "everything".
"It had the power, it had the steps, it had the creativity and you topped it off with a headbanger - the only question is now what do you do?" he added.
