The BBC pro has discussed fans criticising her co-star and celebrity partner, Shayne Ward, as Strictly Come Dancing continues each weekend.

The ITV star made the brave admission on the panel show, which airs daily from 12.30pm, while appearing alongside fellow panellists Kaye Adams, Olivia Attwood and Nadia Sawalha on Thursday (October 31).

Saoirse Ronan has admitted she and Paul Mescal have discussed gender-based violence privately prior to their exchange on The Graham Norton Show

Actress Saoirse Ronan responded to comments by Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne on The Graham Norton Show.

Ronan said the conversation about women’s safety must be discussed openly.

Saoirse Ronan discussed the response to her viral comment about women's safety that silenced Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne on 'Graham Norton.'

Saoirse Ronan has admitted she and Paul Mescal have discussed gender-based violence privately prior to their exchange on The Graham Norton Show

Ronan was joined on the BBC One show by Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Eddie Redmayne last Friday.

Saoirse Ronan finally speaks out about her powerful and viral moment during her appearance on The Graham Norton Show which left her fellow guests, host and audience speechless

Saoirse Ronan "wasn't expecting" such a strong reaction to a gender violence comment she made on 'The Graham Norton Show' that went viral.

“This is actually an experience that we go through every single day, 100%.