Rosie Jones is “lying low” after ableist comments about TV appearance
nme.comBig Fat Quiz Of The Year. The comedian appeared on the year-end Channel 4 quiz on Boxing Day alongside Katherine Ryan, Mo Gilligan, Richard Ayoade, Mel Giedroyc and Kevin Bridges.Jones, who has cerebral palsy, reposted a statement that she had shared in the wake of a similar torrent of ableist abuse targeted towards her after her appearance on The Royal Variety Show.“Thank you for all of the lovely messages about The Royal Variety last night, what fun.
Less of a thanks to the not so lovely ones.” she began.“Comedy is subjective and it’s ok if I’m not your cup of tea. But please remember the difference between personal preference and downright ableism.She added: “Rinse and repeat.
Different telly show, same old ableism. Thanks for the support, but I’m gonna lie low for a bit and sink into the perineum of Christmas and New Year.”Rinse and repeat.
Different telly show, same old ableism. Thanks for the support, but I’m gonna lie low for a bit and sink into the perineum of Christmas and New Year.
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