Brendan Cole defends ex-Strictly co-star James Jordan as he's blasted over harsh remarks

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Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan, 43, after he faced backlash from Dancing On Ice viewers. James logged onto Twitter yesterday to comment on Brendan’s performance on the ice skating show.In view of his 302,000 followers, James tweeted: “Just watched @BrendanCole on catch-up on @dancingonice.“I hate to admit it but he’s bloody brilliant !“He was never the greatest dancer but when it comes to ice skating I think he’s going to be one of the best ever.“Well done mate - and we’ll done Vanessa for putting up with him.” (sic)However, some viewers did not take the comments well and they let James know as they responded to his tweet.Julietgrace5 said: “‘He was never the greatest dancer’ !!!“Not very sporting of you James.“I loved him on Strictly.

He was very good tonight.”AmandaAbProp chimed in: “He’s a much better dancer than you ever were!”Lozza1806 added: “He did win strictly though James which is something you didn’t manage to do.”In defence of his friend, Brendan today quote-tweeted James’ post, explaining that he “was joking”.In view of his 186,000 followers, Brendan penned: “He was joking people.“He’s always told me that I was the most incredible, amazing abs gifted pro dancer strictly has ever had - after him of course.“Thanks James mate, it was epic to be out there.“Hope I can be almost as good as you again.”James promptly responded to Brendan sending him “big love”.He wrote: “Or was I.

You smashed it brother!!!!“You and Vanessa are fantastic together and can’t wait to see what more you have to offer.“Just stay safe because we both know how clumsy you are.