Strictly's Amy Dowden fires back at 'unkind' criticism after major exit

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has received widespread acclaim from supporters and fellow stars after responding to remarks made by a former professional dancer on the programme. The 36-year-old had been taking part in series 24 of Strictly Come Dancing with hairstylist Chris Appleton, though the duo were eliminated in the opening round.

Strictly's Amy Dowden fires back at 'unkind' criticism after major exit

TL;DR

  • Amy Dowden, a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, received support after responding to remarks from former pro Brendan Cole.
  • Cole criticized Dowden's performance in recent series, stating she had not been 'up to the challenge' and was eliminated early.
  • Dowden responded by praising her celebrity partner Chris Appleton and highlighting the importance of kindness and supporting others' journeys.
  • She also posted a cryptic message on Instagram, lip-syncing to Mariah Carey's song 'Obsessed'.
  • Fellow Strictly professionals and former contestants expressed solidarity with Dowden.
  • Dowden admitted she was disheartened by her early exit from this year's series.