BBC Strictly’s Aston Merrygold forced to speak out on ‘rule break’ following JB Gill’s partner swap

Aston Merrygold has denied breaking any rules on Strictly Come Dancing following a complaint from viewers that he was given an unfair advantage.

The singer, who is partnered with Janette Manrara was accused of receiving special treatment after he got to swap partners with JB Gill.

BBC bosses said that Aston had not broken any rules and that the swap was made for “creative reasons.”

However, some viewers were unhappy with the decision. One person tweeted: “This is so unfair! Aston Merrygold is already a professional dancer and now he’s getting an extra advantage by swapping partners? It’s not fair on the other contestants.”

Aston Merrygold has denied breaking any rules on Strictly Come Dancing following a complaint from viewers that he was given an unfair advantage.

The singer, who is partnered with Janette Manrara was accused of receiving special treatment after he got to swap partners with JB Gill, who is dating Chloe Hewitt.

BBC bosses said that Aston had not broken any rules and that the swap was made for “creative reasons.”

However, some viewers were unhappy with the decision. One person tweeted: “This is so unfair! Aston Merrygold is already a professional dancer and now he’s getting an extra advantage by swapping partners? It’s not fair on the other contestants.”

Aston Merrygold has denied breaking any rules on Strictly Come Dancing following a complaint from viewers that he was given an unfair advantage.

The singer, who is partnered with Janette Manrara, was accused of receiving special treatment after he got to swap partners with JB Gill, who is dating Chloe Hewitt.

BBC bosses said that Aston had not broken any rules and that the swap was made for “creative reasons.”

However, some viewers were unhappy with the decision. One person tweeted: “This is so unfair! Aston Merrygold is already a professional dancer and now he’s getting an extra advantage by swapping partners? It’s not fair on the other contestants.”

Aston Merrygold has denied any wrongdoing.

In a statement, he said: “I understand that some people may be disappointed that I was able to swap partners, but I want to assure everyone that I did not break any rules.”

“The swap was made for creative reasons, and I am grateful to the BBC for giving me the opportunity to dance with both Janette and Chloe.”

Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One on Saturday nights.