Rosie Jones has hit out again at ableist trolls following her last TV appearance on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year.
The 33-year-old comedian appeared on the panel of Channel 4's annual game show alongside the likes of Katherine Ryan, Mo Gilligan, Richard Ayoade and Mel Giedroyc.
But Rosie – who has cerebral palsy – was cruelly trolled after the episode aired on Boxing Day and she took to social media to speak out against the ableist comments.
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Of her last TV appearance she wrote: “Rinse and repeat.” Different TV show, same old sense of ability.
Rosie Jones has hit out again at ableist trolls following her last TV appearance on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year
“Thanks for the support, but I'm going to hold back a little and sink into the dam of Christmas and New Year.”
Fans were quick to express their support for the star, with one writing: “You were amazing on both shows!!”
While another commented: “I thought you were brilliant.” “Keep going,” and a third added: “Sorry to hear that Rosie – keep your spirits up even though I know this is difficult – I do.” wish you all the best.”
It's not the first time Rosie has spoken out about being trolled as she made cruel comments following her stand-up comedy performance at the Royal Variety Performance.
She was part of the star line-up alongside the likes of Hannah Waddingham and Bradley Walsh, but was left disappointed by her performance.
However, Rosie took to social media to hit back at the criticism, accusing the trolls of “ableism” and insisting she didn't want to hear what they had to say.
She wrote: “Thank you for all the lovely messages about The Royal Variety last night, what fun.” Less thanks to the not so nice ones.
“Comedy is subjective and it’s okay if I’m not your thing.” But please remember the difference between personal preference and complete ability thinking.”
The 33-year-old comedian appeared on the panel of Channel 4's annual game show alongside the likes of Katherine Ryan (pictured), Mo Gilligan, Richard Ayoade and Mel Giedroyc
Rosie – who has cerebral palsy – was cruelly trolled after the episode aired on Boxing Day and she took to social media to speak out against the ableist comments
She also shared a passionate video on Instagram in which she once again defended herself against the cruel trolling and vowed that it would not stop her in her career.
“So I was at Royal Variety last night. I just want to make something clear: If you want to write to me and tell me that I'm not funny, don't do it because I don't care,” she said.
“If you want to say that I'm too disabled to be on TV or that you can't understand me, don't worry because, again, I don't care and I'll continue to be on your screen.” big handicapped voice.'
The comments section of her post was flooded with kind messages from her 139,000 followers expressing their support.
One wrote: “You are funny and strong and a legend!” And I bet you are a lot funnier and better company than the person sending these negative, nasty comments…
“That's right Rosie, if people don't like you or find you funny that's their problem, you're sweet and hysterical… National Treasurer and People's Princess @josierones you are FABULOUS and we love you…”
“You’re hilarious and really talented.” “Thank you for everything you do for the disability community as a side effect of your work.”
Other fans also shared their excitement for her upcoming six-part sitcom, which she is writing and starring in for Channel 4.
It's not the first time Rosie has spoken out about being trolled as she made cruel comments following her stand-up comedy performance at the Royal Variety Performance
At the time, Rosie took to social media to hit back at the criticism, accusing the trolls of “ableism” and insisting she didn't want to hear what they had to say
In “Disability Benefits,” Rosie plays Emily, who starts her own illegal drug empire after her government benefits are cut when she is laid off.
Speaking about the project, Rosie said: “I’m incredibly excited to be making Disability Benefits for Channel 4. It's always been my dream to have my own sitcom and now it's coming true! Bring it on!'
Earlier this year, Rosie also released a documentary called Am I a R*tard? and defended his controversial title as she spoke about the abuse she suffered.
The documentary aimed to educate viewers about the online abuse faced by people with disabilities, including Rosie.
However, it then emerged that a number of disabled contributors pulled out of the documentary hosted by Rosie, claiming the title was “damaging”.
But Rosie defended the use of the title, saying although the word was “vile” she wanted to “tackle the issue head-on”.
Appearing on This Morning, Rosie said: “I had to stay true to my lived experience, which is having that word hurled at me on a regular basis online and on the street.”
She explained: “Every day I get comments about anti-disability on the internet, anti-disability on the streets, and no one knows about it.”
“So I felt like no one was taking it seriously, so it was really important to me to get my truth out there because if we start the conversation about albeism and slurs, we can start to really stop it.”
She said she felt “under attack” from various quarters and said: “It really needs to stop.”
Earlier this year, Rosie also released a documentary called Am I a R*tard? and defended his controversial title as she spoke about the abuse she suffered
Dermot further questioned Rosie about the title, to which the star said: “Well, I understand that a lot of people found the title very disturbing.” And I understand why.
“I find that word absolutely disgusting. And when I'm criticized by my own community, it hits harder, but this is my documentary.
“I really feel like people use these slurs and other disability insults casually in schools, in bars, on the internet or on the street without ever thinking about how harmful it is.”
“As a host and producer, it was really important to me to include that word in the title because for me, sometimes you have to tackle a topic head-on to really talk about it,” and we are.
“I was hoping we could stop this kind of language by putting it in the title and really tackling it in the film.”