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Strictly's Amy Dowden praised for response to Brendan Cole criticism
Overview
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has received praise from fans and fellow dancers for her reaction to criticism from former professional Brendan Cole. Cole claimed Dowden was not up to the challenge of the show and questioned her recent performances. In response, Dowden shared a social media video mimicking Mariah Carey with the caption "Why are you so obsessed with me?" alongside messages promoting kindness.
Key points
- Former Strictly professional Brendan Cole publicly criticized Amy Dowden, claiming she was not up to the challenge of the show.
- Cole also alleged that Dowden had not been performing well in recent years and criticized her routine execution.
- Dowden responded by posting a social media video mimicking Mariah Carey's line "Why are you so obsessed with me?" and using the hashtag "be kind".
- Fans, current Strictly stars, and former cast members rallied around Dowden to show their support following the comments.
- Dowden and her 2026 celebrity partner, Chris Appleton, were the first professional couple to be eliminated in the latest series.