Jayde Adams has thrown her support behind Disney’s first plus-size heroine, pointing out the parallel between the main character and herself.
On the 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing, the comedian exuded joy every time she took to the dancefloor with her professional dance partner Karen Hauer, with one of the highlights being the pair’s Flashdance-inspired Cha-Cha-Cha routine.
Before her elimination in week five, Jayde spoke out against weight-shaming trolls, calling out the ‘stupid people saying silly things about my weight after my thighs went viral on Saturday night’.
Earlier this year, Disney debuted a new short film on its streaming platform called Reflect as part of its Short Circuit series, telling the tale of a young ballet dancer called Bianca who struggles with confidence and body dysmorphia.
It’s understood Bianca is Disney’s first plus-size heroine, who finds her inner strength to continue with her ballet class in a tale that’s been lauded by viewers who praised its important message.