The celebs are going to be at different ages, abilities, musicality, and also at different stages in their lives. It is the job of their pro to fit around them, tailor routines that suit their talents, teach them patiently and give them a good Strictly experience. I’m sure it can be hard work but it is literally what they are paid to do.
The same year as Gio was freezing out Richie, we had Kai giving Kay a wonderful time, even though she was a duffer. We also had Nikita with Ellie S, who talked non stop and was obviously challenging to choreograph for. But Nikita did a great job, and him and Ellie are still friends.
All Richie was ‘guilty’ of was being very enthusiastic and chatty. His pro partner should have embraced that, surely it’s better to be eager to learn, rather than disinterested. Richie would have had a better time with almost any other pro and that’s a real shame.
And the fact that Gio couldn’t even be bothered to do a quick SM thank you post says volumes about the sort of person he is.