Judge Rinder tore up the dancefloor when he performed a high-octane jive to Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by The Andrews Sisters.
The TV judge donned a camo costume to open the show with partner Oksana Platero and it set things off to a flying start that even left hearts in Good Morning Britain star Susanna Reid’s eyes.
😍 Judge Rinder.
— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) October 22, 2016
He was even hailed as “Tigger on acid” for his tremendous energy.
Judge Rinder was like Tigger on acid #fabulous #energy #scd #strictly #jive
— Ange Chan (@vodkaangel22) October 22, 2016
Judge Rinder just makes me smile from start to finish. I ❤ him. That was such tremendous FUN, his FACE!!! 😁 LOVED IT. #scd #Strictly pic.twitter.com/jtG6CR7X7e
— Paul Dunphy Esquire (@pauldunphy) October 22, 2016
Best show starter on Strictly in ages! Brilliant stuff from Judge Rinder in military garb, who kept his 'armies' under control. #Strictly
— Chris Philpot (@ChrisPhilpot) October 22, 2016
He may be as camp as Christmas, but Judge Rinder really can dance. Loved that jive! #Strictly
— Gemma Burden (@funkychicken_83) October 22, 2016
Wow judge Rinder #bbcstrictly
I shall watch that differently after seeing him kicking his legs around like that lol #kickass 😂😂— Vickylynn Murs (@mrsfuzzymuzzy) October 22, 2016
Judge Rinder best win strictly i swear to god
— Ellie Louisa (@EllieLouisaaa) October 22, 2016
I just LOVE Judge Rinder, he makes me smile every time he dances #Strictly #winner
— clare (@thisisclarek) October 22, 2016
He got some viewers hot under the collar with his low-cut top.
Okay. I'm going to say this…Judge Rinder is FIT and if he'd like to see my brief(s), I'd certainly consider it it 😊 #Strictly
— Inebriated Anorak (@IontheAnorak) October 22, 2016
However, former professionals James and Ola Jordan were a little less impressed.
Judge Rinder
That was fun!
He is giving it all.
I like them a lot.Was it good technically- not really.
— Ola Jordan (@The_OlaJordan) October 22, 2016
Rinder
He has moments of brilliance and then moments I close my eyes but overall I liked it because he gave it a good go
Well done 👍— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) October 22, 2016
Rinder
He had some timing issues and basic chassis were terrible
Kicks in places good and then bad
But really liked it#score 6 or 7— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) October 22, 2016
Rinder
Definitely not an 8!!!
Although I enjoyed the performance he did at times look like a newborn horse 🐴
— James Jordan (@The_JamesJordan) October 22, 2016
Luckily the judges loved it.
"Tight as a bugle boy's cheeks" – Len @JudgeRinder @OksanaDmytrenko 😂 https://t.co/ced989iSzG
— BBC Strictly✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 22, 2016
The duo scored a 29 from the panel.
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