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

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Felt the same

Gio's Instagram post seems to be full of positive/sad comments. I'm not going to go looking for the nasty stuff. Gutted she's left, especially if she's felt bullied off the show 😡

Oh that's a shame, I'd enjoyed watching her dance.

I’m really sad to read this about Amanda. If her exit is due to her somehow being bullied out regarding her “transphobia” then I am incredibly disappointed. Why are some people such shits to other humans?

Yes his Instagram is fine, it's the BBC Strictly page.. I've reported loads of them but I doubt they'll do anything! And obviously twitter is rife unsurprisingly. I think I need to stay off social media, its such a toxic place!

I'm not bothered either way but some of what Amanda had put on Twitter was more outspoken, and venomous, than has been suggested.

She is also something of an anti vaxxer.

Generally, I found her a bit luvvie. She wasn't for me.

I'm so sad Amanda has gone, she was a fabulous dancer and I was looking forward to seeing her progress even further.

I'd say she came across the opposite of a luvvie. Very sarcastic and kinda negative, took the p outta strictly really. One big happy family ehhh . She was like its not really work its ' fun' grinning fakely

I liked the fact she didn't buy into the hearts and flowers vibe , but didn't think she would actually quit!

I quite agree with this.

I think that's what I mean. A bit intense. Not lighthearted. I imagine her doing lots of improv.

They need to sort out the quality of ITT presenters, Fleur was dire this evening and I dont think Janette would have been much better. I can see a new team being installed next year if they want to keep any viewers.

I just can't watch Jeanette, she makes it all about her. She was a fantastic dancer but presenting is just not her thing..I miss Zoe 😢

Even more annoyed she’s gone now if she was being hounded by TRA … why can’t we speak openly about this subject.

On a lighter note did anyone else catch Nikita totally going off script with the whole Sunday pretence 😂he said soemthing along lines of “we leave it on Saturday that high on Saturday. Then on Sunday, well I do choreography And then we start again Monday” (not exact quote but rough. Nikita that isn’t the company line - you have a results show Sunday remember 😉

also I’m a bit gutted that Annabel is doing a tango the same week as Layton. I’m rooting for her.

I don’t mind jannette as a presenter i think she’s been okay. Not as keen on fleur esp today she was poor

Sad about Amanda tonight and that that's Gio finished for another year
Hope she's OK
Avoiding insta comments will just rile me

Some people push themselves hard. I welcome the realism instead of the friends for life fluff that seems to be the norm. It was refreshing.

I hope she wasn’t bullied off but I suspect she may have been given some of the responses mentioned above.

The dancing was what mattered on Strictly and she nailed that beautifully.

It will be poorer for her absence but her health comes first and I wish her well. 💜 🤍 💚

I think Johannes needs to get Annabelle wild side out - 2 very large rum n cokes or G&T s just before that Tango - it could be sensational

Just seen the news about Amanda and it's a big shame. I do think she was a ringa and I was not ever planning to vote for her, but I really loved her dances with Gio, she was a joy to watch.

I’m sad about Amanda. I thought she would be a finalist.

Who are you? The thought police? Are you the arbiter of what is “outspoken” “venomous” and “anti vaxx“? It’s up to her what she says online, and you have the same freedom. Or post your examples…

Judge her on her dancing, not her thoughts.

Always report troll posts on twitter and instagram if you can. People invariably dont bother to report but we really must if it is at all possible. xx (Some of the Twitter posts are threatening as well.) I regard it as my civic duty, ha ha.

I've given up reporting posts on Twitter because they never delete them.

Wonder why that is, like you ive reported loads. Anybody any idea how reports can be treated seriously?