Rosie Jones Deletes Social Media Account
Rosie Jones, a 33-year-old comedian, recently deleted her social media account after facing relentless trolling from online bullies. She expressed her decision to leave the platform, referring to it as a ‘centre of hate’.
Rosie’s Departure from Social Media
In a now-deleted post, Rosie shared her feelings about the hurtful comments she had been receiving on social media. She mentioned that the negativity had taken away the joy she once found on the platform.
“I’ve not felt a lot of joy from this social media platform in a long time, so to come on and see I’m trending, yet again, is exhausting,” Rosie expressed in her final post.
Support from Fans
One concerned fan captured Rosie’s last words before her account disappeared and expressed sadness over the comedian being driven off social media by trolls.
Many fans showed their support for Rosie, emphasizing that the hateful comments directed at her were not about her comedy but rather targeted her disability, as she has cerebral palsy.
Rosie’s Resilience
Despite the online abuse, Rosie remains resilient. She shared how she focuses on the positive feedback she receives, especially from viewers who appreciate her representation of disability in the media.
Rosie’s colleagues, Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, were shocked by the extent of the abuse she faced online, highlighting the importance of standing up against such behavior.
Rosie’s Advocacy Against Online Abuse
Rosie’s documentary, “Am I A R****d?”, shed light on the online abuse she has endured as a disabled person. She emphasized the impact of daily ableism on her mental health and the need to speak out against hate.
Standing Up Against Ableism
Following her performance at the Royal Variety Show, Rosie addressed the issue of ableism in comedy, urging people to differentiate between personal preferences and discriminatory behavior.
