The Sunday Brunch presenter dressed as Buzz Lightyear as he danced to You’ve Got A Friend In Me from Toy Story for Movie Week while partner Karen Clifton took on the role of Jessie.
While many at home were quick to praise his moves, others were furious that he was not dressed as Woody from the popular Pixar film.
Taking to Twitter to voice their outrage, one viewer tweeted: “All pretty random movies they’re doing. And Simon should of been Woody, not that shocking Buzz Lightyear #Strictly.”
While another added: “WHY WAS SIMON DRESSED AS BUZZ AND NOT WOODY!!!! #Strictly #mayhavehadgin.”
“Why did they dress Simon (badly) as Buzz, rather than Woody? #Strictly,” a third asked.
Someone else continued: “Why didn’t Simon Rimmer just dress as Woody? Creepy wearing Buzz #Strictly.”
However, some viewers were quick to point out that Woody actually fell for Bo Peep while Buzz Lightyear grew close to Jessie in Toy Story 3.
“For anyone who commented saying Simon Rimmer should have been Woody your wrong! Woody & Bo Peep were a thing and Buzz & Jessie we’re a thing,” one fan noted.
A second confirmed: “People are complaining about #Strictly buzz and Jessie dancing and not Woody and Jessie, guessing they have never seen Toy Story 3.”
Last night’s episode of Strictly Come Dancing saw Simon issued with a warning for being “dangerous” in rehearsals.
Professional partner Karen told him off after he arrived at training with a homemade jet pack in his hilarious VT.
While Simon was excited by his prop, the 35-year-old snapped: “This is too dangerous. I need you to stay focused! You need to leave that alone, we need to practice.”
Strictly Come Dancing continues tonight on BBC One at 7.15pm.
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