Kelsey Plum hit the biggest shot of the Sparks’ season on Wednesday night, and then she dropped the biggest line. The four-time All-Star drilled a game-winning runner at the end to lift Los Angeles over Dallas, but what she said in the postgame interview may end up costing her a lot.

Reporters asked Plum how the Sparks could keep their playoff hopes alive. She just leaned into the mic and said, “We got to play some f***ing defense.”

That unfiltered response went viral within minutes. The WNBA office doesn’t take kindly to language like that on live television, so a penalty feels inevitable. And for Plum, this isn’t the first time she has become famous for her words. Not long ago, she admitted she had crossed the line with a joke about Caitlin Clark, which also created much debate.

Fans React To Plum’s Blunt Interview

The social media gets into discussing after Plum’s comments. Some fans laughed it off. Others didn’t like it.

“Kelsey is always the class act,” one person wrote with a heavy dose of sarcasm.

“She tries so hard to be unlikable and succeeds,” another said on X.

“The more I watch her the more I like her,” a third fan admitted.

And then came the middle ground. “Sometimes she is an idiot. Sometimes she is amazing. That’s Kelsey.”

This back-and-forth isn’t new when it comes to Plum. Earlier this month, she drew headlines again after a hard foul against the Valkyries turned into an ugly moment and had people questioning her style of play.

For now, Plum’s game continues to speak just as loud as her words. She’s averaging 20.4 points, 5.9 assists and 3.3 rebounds in her first season with the Sparks. Wednesday’s winner didn’t just save Los Angeles. It knocked both Chicago and Dallas out of playoff contention.

At 17-18, the Sparks sit ninth, just one game behind Seattle for the last postseason spot. They face Phoenix on Aug. 26, Indiana a few days later, and then the massive clash with the Storm on Sept. 1. ESPN’s index gives them a 44.1 percent chance to get in, but three wins in four could change everything.

The Sparks need Plum’s scoring. They also need her edge. The question now is how steep the price will be for her words.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses set to shake up format ahead of this year’s series(Image: BBC)

The BBC has hit out at reports that Strictly Come Dancing bosses have decided to change the format the show ahead of this year’s series. The celebrity line-up has been a major talking point among fans for weeks as names including Dani Dyer, Emmerdale star Lewis Cope and former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison are to take part.

According to reports, a celebrity and their professional dancer will switch up as viewers will be able to vote for who they want to see dance with their favourite pro dancer. But the BBC are adamant that the traditional format of the show will remain the same.

When contacted by the Mirror, a representative told us: “There’s absolutely no truth to this story.” This comes after a source told The Sun: “A switch-up week is a great way to spice up Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses set to shake up format ahead of this year’s series(Image: PA)

“Fans will be able to vote for which celebrity they want to see dance with their favourite professional dancer.” The TV insider said that the change in format could effect the momentum of the celebrity as their level of comfort with their partner grows week on week.

But this is not the first time the switch up format has been introduced on one of the Strictly spin-offs. Dancer Kai Widdrington, who was previously paired with Angela Rippon, took part in the switch up week while on Dancing With The Stars in Ireland, in 2020.

At the time, the new format was introduced as it was a success in America and Kai was paired with former Big Brother winner turned presenter, Brian Dowling.

Aside from the switch up format, professional dancer Ian Waite has suggested that the BBC consider an all-star version. In a recent interview with the Mirror, he said: “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was an all-star version. It can be in April or May as a series with all the top dogs like me and Zoe and, I don’t know, Brendan and Natasha!?”

Ian has hinted that he would like the broadcaster to also consider having former pro dancers return, similar to that of other shows within the franchise.

He went on to say: “But Strictly don’t even bring back pros – apart from Aljaz [Škorjanec]! You don’t find that anywhere else in the – in America, they come and go, same with.”

He added: “I think it gets to be very tiring and intense. Imagine having a year out then coming back so much fresher. I’m sure a lot of the pros would like to have a break!”