Danielle Cope, a contestant on BBC's Only Connect, faced a wave of negative online comments regarding her appearance after her team, the Al Frescans, won their match. In response, Cope expressed her shock at the focus on her rather than the show, asserting her pride in being a 'loud, fat, confident woman' and dismissing the trolls. Host Victoria Coren Mitchell supported Cope on social media, reminding her that social media is not a reflection of reality and that viewers appreciate her. Cope humorously noted that misinterpretations of her pronunciation of 'hornèd viper' were taken as pretentiousness rather than silliness. Despite the backlash, Cope remains positive and looks forward to watching the show. Fans rallied around her, emphasizing that her character and energy were appreciated.