Kind of spooky she died around the time Gio’s strictly career came to end. I think she was kind to other Gio fans and would meet them at the theatre if there were nervous about going to a show in their own.
I didn't know that about her, what a kind thing to do. She really did seem passionate about the theatre in general so it's lovely to hear she helped others enjoy themselves too.
Sad news from the Gio appreciation thread, Lady Lavender passed away. I know we liked to take the piss out of her Gio obsession, 'affectionate ribbing' as you call it Filly, but she has been a fixture on the DS Strictly forum for as long as I can remember, and it will be odd her not being there commenting on the next series
My insta algorithm served me a post by a Gio superfan, for my sins. When I glanced at the comments the first one is by this person. A quick google tells me he is indeed a Sicilian former competitive dancer..
Looks like FR being an absolute twat is a poorly kept secret in the the dance world