“It was a travesty” — La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec address shock low score and reveal a bold change in strategy
Strictly Come Dancing star La Voix is preparing for a significant shift in approach after a surprise dip in scores left fans crying foul and social media buzzing with support.
After bursting onto the dancefloor with a confident, crowd-pleasing debut, the RuPaul’s Drag Race runner-up found herself tumbling down the leaderboard in week two — a result that even she and her professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec didn’t see coming.
From Strong Start to Sudden Setback
La Voix and Aljaž opened the series in style, scoring 24 points for their American Smooth to Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan. The routine was praised for its theatrical flair, character, and confidence, putting the pair firmly among the early frontrunners.
But week two brought a dramatic turnaround. Their high-energy Jive to Shakira’s Objection (Tango) earned just 19 points, dropping them into the lower half of the leaderboard and prompting an immediate backlash from viewers who felt the performance had been harshly judged.
“She Thought It Was a Travesty”
Speaking candidly on It Takes Two, La Voix — appearing out of drag as Chris — and Aljaž addressed the disappointment head-on.
“I think we all saw how it went,” Aljaž admitted.
“She thought it was a travesty — she was expecting 10s across the board.”
With trademark honesty and humour, he didn’t sugar-coat the performance either:
“She looked like a dog peeing against a lamppost. It wasn’t glamorous. It wasn’t the highlight of her career.”
The blunt assessment struck a chord with viewers, many praising the pair for owning the misstep rather than deflecting criticism.
A Clear Change in Strategy
Rather than letting the low score knock their confidence, La Voix and Aljaž are using it as a turning point.
According to Aljaž, the next routine will mark a major shift away from character-driven performances and toward technical precision.
“The first two numbers were so led by character,” he explained.
“Now it’s the perfect time to do something completely different — a beautiful waltz. It’s going to be a big change for La Voix, focusing much more on technique.”
The move is a deliberate attempt to show versatility and reassure the judges that La Voix is more than just a bold personality on the dancefloor.
Fans Rush to Her Defence
While the judges were divided, viewers were firmly in La Voix’s corner. Social media lit up with complaints that the score didn’t match the performance.
Comments included:
“How was this only a 19?”
“She was completely undermarked.”
“Still joyful, still entertaining — she deserved more.”
The reaction suggests that despite the stumble on the scoreboard, La Voix’s connection with the audience remains strong — a crucial advantage as public votes become increasingly important.
La Voix vs Chris: Finding the Balance
La Voix also reflected on the challenge of balancing her drag persona with her off-stage self, acknowledging that the contrast can affect how she performs.
“I’m genuinely just a normal person,” she explained.
“I like having crazy moments mixed with softer ones. La Voix, though — she’s one energy all the time.”
She added with a grin:
“She thinks she’s saving Strictly. She doesn’t realise she actually needs to work a bit harder.”
What Happens Next?
With a technically demanding ballroom routine on the horizon and a renewed focus on fundamentals, La Voix is determined to prove she’s more than a character performer.
If fan support is anything to go by, this so-called “travesty” could become the moment that defines her Strictly journey — not as a setback, but as the spark that pushes her to the next level.
The coming weeks will reveal whether the reset pays off — but one thing is certain: La Voix is far from done.
