Television personality Rylan Clark has stepped into the fray to defend pop icon Ronan Keating, who found himself at the centre of a social media storm this week. The Boyzone singer faced a vicious backlash from fans of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing after he made light of the show's infamous 'curse'.
Keating, a guest on the Lorraine show, had quipped about the phenomenon where contestants often find their relationships crumbling after taking to the ballroom floor. His comments, meant in jest, were not taken well by the show's ardent followers, who swiftly flooded his social media with criticism.
Seeing the disproportionate reaction, Rylan Clark swiftly came to his colleague's defence. The broadcaster, known for his own stint on the dancing competition, took to X (formerly Twitter) to call for calm and perspective.
'He was having a laugh,' Clark stated emphatically, pointing out the light-hearted nature of the ITV interview. He urged the online mob to 'give him a break' and highlighted the need for kindness, reminding everyone that behind the celebrity profiles are real people.
This public show of support from one entertainment industry figure to another highlights the often intense and unforgiving nature of fan culture online. Clark's intervention serves as a timely reminder to separate harmless banter from genuine malice, a line that often gets blurred on social media platforms.
