‘Sobbing and shaking’… This Strictly contestant had a bit of a meltdown

She was 'inconsolable'.

According to The Sun, Strictly Come Dancing contestant Alexandra Burke was in tears after the last episode. At the end of the show, it was revealed that Alexandra won a place in the semi-finals, and apparently broke down the minute she walked backstage. So much so, that the presenters of Strictly, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, had to calm her down. An insider said: “Alexandra was sobbing and shaking in the green room after the dance-off. “She had to be reassured by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman... she seemed inconsolable.” The source added that she shouted, "why does everyone hate me?" soon after the judges saved her from elimination. This comes after rumours that say she hasn't been getting on with the cast of the show. Two weeks ago, it was claimed that she wasn't speaking to another contestant, while there were also reports that she wasn't co-operating with her dancing partner.