Strictly star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink breaks his silence on viral trouser bulge

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a contestant on *Strictly Come Dancing*, addressed the controversy surrounding his appearance during a recent performance. The former Chelsea striker, 53, sparked social media reactions after his Cha Cha Cha last weekend, with many comments focused on his trousers. He clarified that the fit of his outfit contributed to the distracting impression, stating, “It was the trousers that were creeping up because of my thighs.” Hasselbaink humorously noted that his wife was pleased with the attention.

His dance partner, Lauren Oakley, remarked on the unexpected response, acknowledging the online chatter. Viewers took to X to comment on the performance, describing it as “very distracting.” Despite the attention on his wardrobe, Hasselbaink received commendations from judges for his dance skills, achieving his highest score of the series—28 out of 40 points. He expressed that performing alongside Oakley was a challenge, especially with acting involved in their routines.

The duo performed a rumba to the James Bond theme for this week’s show, which is themed around movies. Oakley, who joined *Strictly* three years ago, noted that it was her first time choreographing a rumba on the show.