“Dancing with the Stars”
is back for a thirteenth season after more than a year of absence.
And even before the participants found themselves on the floor of the recording studio, a handful of malicious Internet users were unleashed on one personality in particular:
Nico Capone
.
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As soon as his participation was announced, the TikToker known for his sketches produced on social networks with his wife Daniela Capone, suffered a wave of hatred linked to his physique.
“I am participating in “Dancing with the Stars” to prove to people that, yes, we can be overweight and yes, we can dance and above all, we can take responsibility,”
Nico Capone told us, during the conference of press given a few weeks ago.
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The official Instagram account of the show published, a few hours before the first prime, a message condemning the insulting remarks.
“Important reminder, “Dancing with the Stars” is an entertainment show.
We do not tolerate any hateful or discriminatory messages towards participants.
DALS is a show that we all love to comment on, it is important to do so with kindness and respect.
»
The influencer can therefore count on the production of “Dancing with the Stars” but also on the support of former participants like
Valérie Damidot
.
“Don’t worry my darling”
The television host, known to the general public for the interior decoration show “D&CO”, also took part in the dance competition broadcast on TF1 eight years ago.
Already at the time, Valérie Damidot's physique had been judged by certain Internet users.
“Don’t worry my darling, I had a blast in 2016 and I won 7 awards!
, she called back to encourage the tiktoker before adding a hashtag
:
“
team plump”
.
Among the many other messages of support Nico Capone received was that of his dancing partner.
“I was shocked by the comments on Nico's physique on social networks.
He has my full support & he knows it.
Fatphobia must be punished
,” shared professional dancer
Inès Vandamme
on her social networks.
“I received dozens of messages like:
“poor thing, you’re not spoiled”, “did you get confused with the production to get the big one?”,
ESPECIALLY don’t miss the Friday prime on TF1, I look forward to reading your apology.
»
And there was no shortage of it.
The father of Swiss origin rose to second place in the ranking thanks to a quick step performed on the Blues Brothers song,
Everybody needs somebody to love
.