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Daniel O’Donnell leaving Strictly was the final straw for viewers yesterday

The third Sunday in October will henceforth be known as Black Sunday.

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YESTERDAY WAS A very trying day for Irish people.

Not only were our hopes for the Rugby World Cup dashed, but our one leading light in all this mess was extinguished.

Yes, after the disappointment of the rugby, the nation looked to Daniel O’Donnell to bring Ireland to glory on Strictly Come Dancing.

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We hoped and we prayed… But unfortunately, it was not to be.

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Wee Daniel and partner Kristina failed to impress both the audience and the judges with their Fly Me To The Moon routine, and were sent packing.

It was a blow too far for everyone at home.

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What’s more, Joe McCaul (of Donna and Joe) was also booted out of the X Factor.

Can we really take much more of this?

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From now on, the third Sunday in October shall be known as Black Sunday.

Fare the well Daniel. You did us proud.

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By Valerie Loftus. Originally posted on DailyEdge.ie

 

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:12 AM

    Did he at least get the ride?

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:18 AM

    Wee Daniel should stick to singing

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:51 AM

    Really Colm, when did he learn how to sing?

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:57 AM

    Peter Andre wouldn’t comment.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:58 AM

    Thought that he was given his marching orders after last weeks wooden performance….

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    Oct 19th 2015, 11:23 AM

    I am reading the comments on this article with total disbelief. Where the hell is your loyalty to one of our own. Even knowing that he was not a natural dancer he put himself out there , in front of millions , and tried. He was a gentleman, full of good humour and honourable which is a lot more than can be said of the begrudgers commentating here. Well Daniel has the last laugh , as he is a millionaire many times over from his music. Well done to him for participating and getting to week 5 .People should be supporting him instead of bashing his efforts, but then I suppose all the people commentating here are expert dancers ?.Yes ,thats what I thought!

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    Mute Ger Comings
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    Oct 19th 2015, 12:40 PM

    Last time I looked – we were a free country, with the freedom of speech, Mary?

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    Mute Mary Mc Carthy
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    Oct 19th 2015, 12:47 PM

    @Ger. Last time I looked freedom of speech did not include disrespecting or bashing someone. Says a lot about character?

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    Oct 19th 2015, 12:54 PM

    Mary – I think DOD is a mediocrity who appeals only to Grannies. I hope that’s all right.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 1:12 PM

    @Ger. I am not a granny , nor have I ever bought a DOD CD. My point was that the disrespectful nature of the comments made on this thread . A point which you obviously missed .

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    Oct 19th 2015, 2:09 PM

    Is it OK to disrespect and bash anyone who disagrees with you? Don’t think Danny would like that.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:14 PM

    shut up..And get a life for yourself. . he’s a bloody clown

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    Mute Vladimir Vasyectomy
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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:13 AM

    Daniel ÓDonnell, – is he a comedian..? I heard that his audiences are usually pissing themselves.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:20 AM

    No, he was the emanscapator! What ever that is!

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:38 AM

    Don’t know why they involve an Irish person in either the X -Factor or Strictly!! They don stand a chance.Home voting will always rule the roost!!

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    Mute Ger Comings
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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:50 AM

    Irish contestants are not forced to enter – they just can’t resist the publicity. A lot more than RTE etc. can provide.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 11:32 AM

    ah poor Joseph got screwed over on the x factor , kind of felt sorry for him !

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:08 AM

    More bollocks!

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:53 AM

    Do people actually watch that drivel?

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:08 AM

    If you can’t cut the mustard then move on. Simples.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:21 AM

    He was dreadful tbf Kristina looked like an old hag in that dress.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 10:08 AM

    Those who watch Strictly are the last straw.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:16 PM

    What is sickly I mean strictly, is it a form of BDSM?

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:21 AM

    Through incontinence mainly.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 12:00 PM

    Have people no lives, who gives a damn about Wee Daniel in Strictly. And you read in the media the whole country was devastated. about Daniel. He is a fool.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 11:52 AM

    Let’s not even mention poor joe McCaul.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 9:58 AM

    Can’t stand that American dick that thinks he is Irish

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    Oct 19th 2015, 2:15 PM

    Chris O’Dowd?

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    Oct 19th 2015, 2:57 PM

    The guy hasn’t a note in his head let alone rhythm in his feet.

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    Oct 19th 2015, 6:50 PM

    to all the haters leave him alone he done us proud, knorr just named a soup after him in his honor thick country vegetable

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