All three couples in BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing semi-final have gone through to the final after two hopefuls tied after the judges' scoring.
All three couples in BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing semi-final have gone through to the final after two hopefuls tied after the judges' scoring.
As a result, presenter Lisa Snowdon and singer Rachel Stevens were both given the maximum points available.
As a result, presenter Lisa Snowdon and singer Rachel Stevens were both given the maximum points available.
But that meant the audience vote could not save actor Tom Chambers from the dance-off and it was decided to put all three couples through.
But that meant the audience vote could not save actor Tom Chambers from the dance-off and it was decided to put all three couples through.
Viewers were assured their votes would be included in next Saturday's final.
Viewers were assured their votes would be included in next Saturday's final.
A BBC spokeswoman said: "We made a decision that the fairest option to all of our dancers was that all the votes cast will stand and be carried through to next week's final, where all three couples will compete for the Strictly Come Dancing title.
A BBC spokeswoman said: "We made a decision that the fairest option to all of our dancers was that all the votes cast will stand and be carried through to next week's final, where all three couples will compete for the Strictly Come Dancing title."
Stevens and Snowdon both scored 75 points with the judges after their two dances, with Snowdon achieving a perfect score on her ballroom round.
Stevens and Snowdon both scored 75 points with the judges after their two dances, with Snowdon achieving a perfect score on her ballroom round.
Are you happy with the way the vote went in this round of Strictly Come Dancing? Do you think there was a better way? Will you be voting next week? Tell us your thoughts by filling in the form below.
Are you happy with the way the vote went in this round of Strictly Come Dancing? Do you think there was a better way? Will you be voting next week? Tell us your thoughts by filling in the form below.
