Ricki-Lee Coulter’s buckle-detailed red dress sends DWTS viewers wild
Ricki-Lee’s racy red dress set tongues wagging during Sunday’s episode of Dancing With The Stars — with a clever detail preventing a wardrobe malfunction.
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Ricki-Lee put on a smokin’ hot display on Dancing With The Stars on Sunday — and not just with her impressive moves.
The Australian Idol alum stunned viewers in a striking strapless red satin dress with a sexy buckle detail across the bust.
But while to many it looked like quite a risque choice to hit the dancefloor in, it had a nifty detail to protect any wardrobe malfunctions.
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The custom-made gown was fitted with a skin-tone material beneath the buckles to conceal Coulter’s modesty but create the illusion of racy cutouts.
It certainly turned heads on social media, with a number of Coulter’s celebrity pals gushing over the look.
“Insanely beautiful,” wrote singer Vanessa Amorosi.
Former DWTS competitor Angie Kent added: “This lewk is everything,” while Jules Sebastian simply wrote: “WOW”.
Singer and actress Bonnie Anderson chimed in: “Look at you,” with fire emojis.
The dress was perfect for Coulter’s high-energy jazz number, which achieved high scores from the judges – despite one minor controversy.
Judge Helen Richey was left offended by a comment made by Coulter’s professional dance partner Jarryd Byrne.
In a video package filmed during rehearsals, Byrne had quipped that two of the judges, Todd McKenney and Paul Mercurio, were well versed in the style – but he left out Richey — who has decades of experience under her belt.
The 77-year-old wasted no time addressing the faux pas, calling Byrne out for the omission.
“I know you didn’t meant to be disrespectful, but it came across in that way,” she said.
“So don’t poke the bear, especially not mama bear.”
Originally published as Ricki-Lee Coulter’s buckle-detailed red dress sends DWTS viewers wild