Balvinder has appeared in the dance-off several times (Image: bbc)

Strictly Come Dancing faced some candid criticism from Richard Madeley as the Good Morning Britain star appeared on It Takes Two yesterday evening.

On the Strictly spin-off show, the broadcaster launched a scathing attack on the judging panel over their assessment of contestant Balvinder Sopal , whom he believes is being 'underscored'.

Joining forces with Fleur East, Richard argued that the EastEnders star has been "consistently underrated" during her time in the contest - and he didn't mince his words about the panel's misjudgement.

In a segment that left audiences somewhat taken aback, Richard declared: "I think Balvinder had been consistently underrated and underscored.

Richard Madeley unleashed a blistering

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