Jump directly to the content
BANJ OF BROTHERS

Ashley Banjo’s brother Jordan slams troll who accuses Dancing On Ice judge of ‘racist scoring’

ASHLEY Banjo’s brother Jordan hit back at a troll today who accused the Dancing On Ice judge of "racist scoring".

The Diversity star was attacked on Twitter on Sunday after Matt Richardson was axed from the competition.

Ashley Banjo, who is currently on TV screens as a Dancing On Ice judge, was accused of racist scoring by a fan
6
Ashley Banjo, who is currently on TV screens as a Dancing On Ice judge, was accused of racist scoring by a fanCredit: Rex Features

One viewer wrote to Ashley, 32: "@AshleyBanjo is a racist. Low scores for everyone white. Your a joke (sic)"

The dancer's mother Danielle is white and father Funso, a former heavy weight boxer, is black.

Though Ashley ignored the nasty remark his younger sibling mocked the troll with a sarcastic reply.

He wrote back: "I agree mate, sometimes I notice him giving my mum dirty looks. Sort it out @AshleyBanjo"

6
Jordan Banjo's snappy reply was praised by Twitter users
6
Jordan Banjo's snappy reply was praised by Twitter usersCredit: Rex Features

Jordan, 28, was quickly praised for his snappy comeback, as one fan said: "Best reply."

One more said about the troll: "Do people not read what they are saying, ridiculous comment"

It comes after Ashley criticised his fellow judge Christopher Dean for awarding Matt Richardson just 5 points before he was eliminated with his professional skating partner Vicky.

Ashley had scored the pair a 6 out of 10 points, whilst John Barrowman offered 6.5 and Jayne Torvill gave 6 points.

Meanwhile, other viewers said Ashley was too critical of Faye Brookes and Hamish Gaman who he awarded 7.5 for a stunning Swan Lake-inspired skate.

Ashley gave Matt Richardson 6 points while judge Christopher Dean awarded him just 5 points
6
Ashley gave Matt Richardson 6 points while judge Christopher Dean awarded him just 5 pointsCredit: Rex Features
But Ashley was criticised for giving Faye Brookes and her dance partner Hamish Gaman just 7.5 points after her stunning Swan Lake inspired performance
6
But Ashley was criticised for giving Faye Brookes and her dance partner Hamish Gaman just 7.5 points after her stunning Swan Lake inspired performanceCredit: Rex Features

The former Coronation Street actress, 33, looked disappointed as the judges explained why they didn't give the pair higher marks.

John Barrowman dished out 8.0 points, Jayne Torvill gave 8.5, and Christopher Dean gave them 8.5.

However, all the judges suggested Faye and Hamish needed to deliver more in order to get more points.

"But you're a couple we have to be really critical with because you're at a level where we need to nit-pick. And if I have to nit-pick I would say you need to point your toes a little more, okay?

"But you're a couple we have to be really critical with because you're at a level where we need to nit-pick. And if I have to nit-pick I would say you need to point your toes a little more, okay?"

The judges gave them a 32.5 point in total
6
The judges gave them a 32.5 point in total

Ashley added: "It's purely because I just wanted more. If I was judging just what you did, it would be - your execution is beautiful. But it felt easy, somehow it felt empty, I wanted more from you."

And Chris followed suit, saying: "I can't fault your skating. The skating's sublime. One of the best skaters we've seen, the lines, the structure of it, everything is beautiful. But there is still a but.

"I think you can challenge yourself more. It's within you, we've got to unlock that. I think it's choreographically. When you did the ballet lift, you just went up and down. That could've had more to it and an exit from it."

Faye Brookes dances to Swan Lake on Dancing On Ice
Topics