Robshaw and Bychkova open Strictly after wardrobe glitch, low score

Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw encountered a backstage wardrobe malfunction and a tough judges verdict as he and professional partner Nadiya Bychkova opened the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday, September 27. The pair performed a samba to EMF’s "Unbelievable," received 14 out of 40 from the judges and sat second from bottom on the leaderboard, placing them at risk of a dance-off on the results show scheduled for Sunday, October 5. They plan to perform a Viennese waltz to "Die With a Smile" for the next live show.

Robshaw, 39, said the shirt began to ride up shortly before they went on and required quick attention from the costume team. "It's not all rock and roll, and glamour. We had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction where the shirt started to ride up," he said. He and Bychkova, 36, received a standing ovation in the arena, and Robshaw described the moment as "absolutely incredible," noting his wife Camilla Kerslake and his mother were in the audience.

Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton du Beke scored the routine and offered pointed feedback. Revel Horwood told Robshaw his samba "lacked any fluidity" and was "very heavy...