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Only Connect star hits back at critics after vicious backlash declaring: 'I'm loud, fat and confident' as host Victoria Coren Mitchell shares message of support


An Only Connect contestant has responded to online trolls after she was targeted with derogatory comments on social media.

Contestant Danielle Cope, who appeared on the new episode on Monday night, defiantly hit back at the naysayers, stating that she is proud to be a 'loud, fat, confident woman'. The BBC quiz show, hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell, 51, returned for a new season and featured two teams: the Al Frescans, which was led by Danielle, and the Midlanders. Danielle Cope (middle) who appeared on the new episode on Monday night, defiantly hit back at the naysayers, stating that she is proud to be a 'loud, fat, confident woman'

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