SCD '23 #9: I think somebody told the pro dancers it was Hallowe'en a week too early...

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Oh, yes. They looked so fab together in the midnight blue together.

And I thought Amanda and Gio seemed to have a really nice relationship - she's not over-awed by him, he's not besotted with her (like with Rose), she clearly respects him as a great teacher, and they can produce chemistry on the dance floor.

Evening Maireas

We are at opposite ends of the waft spectrum my friend. You with your Nosf trotters. Me with my flabby clementine ones.

Might do for Halloween but I doubt they’d want them slapping the floor in Blackpool. 😁

😂

Always wanted someone to tango to Need You Tonight. Did think it would be someone more Michael Hutchence-like, though. Come on, Annabel! Bring out the filth!

Amanda, if you are reading this, you are so talented and I had you down to win. You and Gio have such a great partnership. Hope you are okay ♥️

Normally when people do the "oh I'm such a smiley person I really struggle to be mean in the Tango/Paso" act I roll my eyes, but I do agree that Johannes and Annabel are not the most obvious fit for a demonic INXS tango.

Apparently Giovanni has posted on his Instagram but I don't have Insta so can't see it. What does it say?

(I'm assuming just the normal "so sorry not to be dancing with Amanda any more, she was a marvellous partner and we had such fun" but idly curious)

Such a shame re Amanda. She was wonderful to watch. I hope she and her loved ones are OK.

Interesting music choice for Annabel and Jojo.

what a shame about Amanda, she was good!

There seems to be an idea that her mental health is suffering. I wonder if she’s a perfectionist and the intensity got to her. Maybe Giovanni is a hard taskmaster.

There are the usual vile messages of people celebrating she has gone and saying they have won 🙄

Really? What messages have been posted? What about?

Those fuckers will take it as a win, and redouble their efforts next time a woman innocently suggests that drag shows are unsuitable for little children.

How they're delighted that the 'transphobe ' has gone and that they've won..loads of laughing meme's etc. People are vile

That's absolutely horrible.

Vile. What's she supposed to have done?

Had a fridge magnet and suggested that sexualised shows aren't suitable for small children.

Is that it?!

Yep, all the TRAs have flooded the comments section all gloating and jubilant to have got rid of the "transphobe". It's pathetic.

I will miss her dancing, and truly hope that she recovers whatever the matter is with her.

Sad that Amanda has gone. Hope it wasn't because of the trolls. I suppose it will be 3 couples in the final.

Krishnan posted this photo of his son Jay embracing his new-found celebrity. He'll probably be reading the terms and conditions next week!

I just tried to defend her on Instagram but my reply was the one to get deleted, not all the people saying vile things about her, that's perfectly acceptable 🙄

Oh no I'm sad she's gone. She was great to watch. If it's something to do with her mental heath, slow handclap again to the TRA'S for bullying and abusing a woman out of a job. What heroes you are.

I’m so sorry to hear that Amanda has withdrawn completely, I loved her! 😍

What are TRAs?

I'm gutted about Amanda going, it's a poorer show with her and Gio gone so soon (although I always say there's no such thing as a bad Strictly) - especially if it's due to pressure from trolls.

@Bluffinwithmymuffin
TRAs- Trans Rights Activists.

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