Camilla Dallerup has blasted 'Strictly Come Dancing' judges for making the show too serious.

The blonde beauty - who is partnering 'Holby City' star Tom Chambers in this year's series - hit out at Len Goodman, Arlene Phillips, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood for "taking all the fun" out of the programme after their constant criticism of John Sergeant led to him quitting the BBC1 show.

Professional dancer Camilla, 34, said: "We have to remember 'Strictly Come Dancing' is an entertainment programme. The public don't like being bossed around and told what to do.

"I'm sure there are a lot of people at home who sit around and argue about who to vote for. Many voted for John because he was entertaining - not because he was a good dancer. That's their choice and that's fine with me."

John quit the show last month following increasing anger from the judges that he had remained on the show despite being regarded as one of the worst celebrity dancers still in the competition.