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Abbie Meehan

BBC Glow Up Fans rally to defend Glasgow contestant against 'harsh judging'

Glow Up viewers rallied around the remaining Glaswegian contestant in a bid to defend her from some of the judges 'harsh critiques' that she has faced as of recently.

Yong-Chin, born and bred in Glasgow, has escaped elimination two weeks in a row on BBC Three's Glow Up: Britain's Next Makeup Star, but finally got some praise from the judges on Wednesday night's episode.

The 25-year-old was given high marks for her 'Bravery' look, that combined her Scottish roots and passion for fearlessness, as instilled by her parents to create a graphic liner look.

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Yong-Chin said: "I want to be remembered on this show for my bravery. It's something that my parents have instilled in me since I was little, and I've carried the same fearless attitude through into my adulthood."

With her inspiration coming from Celtic warrior symbols, and excellent use of symmetry and symbolism, the judges were in awe of her attention to detail and talent in creating such a delicate, yet bold look.

Judge Val Garland gave Yong-Chin her first ever 'ding-dong' on the show, which had the Glaswegian tearing up in joy as she received such high amounts of praise from all three judges on Wednesday.

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Her makeup look was incredible! (BBC iPlayer)

However, viewers flocked to social media to state that Yong-Chin has been bringing this to you from the beginning of the series, as some even felt her low placings over the last few weeks were unmerited for her skill level.

One Twitter user said: "#glowupbbc Yong-chin is not getting enough credit im mad."

Another wrote: "Granted! I'm no make-up expert but what the hell do the #glowupbbc judges have against Yong-Chin? She is the best one there and has been bottom 2 for 2 weeks running. Madness!"

And a third wrote: "Lisa and Yong-Chin are my early favourites, both done some of the most stunning looks I’ve seen. Lisa’s statue look was incredible, was really realistic #GlowUp #GlowUpBBC"

And another added: "whats with all the harshness to yong chin. shes unreal #glowupbbc"

After last night's episode, stan Twitter had this to say: "Yong-chin was actually bitten by a radioactive eyeliner pencil, which is why she's so good at doing liner. #GlowUp #GlowUpBBC #bbcglowup"

And another said: "I am obsessed with Yong-chin's look this week - an all time great for the series #GlowUp #GlowUpBBC"

More comments read: "Yong-Chin's make up in the final round was incredible and Nance's was amazing. Such talent in #GlowUp"

Yong-Chin will advance to episode six out of eight of BBC Three's Glow Up: Britain's Next Makeup Star, where she will battle against the other four remaining MUA's for a spot in the final in two weeks time!

The next episode of Glow Up: Britain's Next Makeup Star will air on Wednesday, June 15 at 8pm on BBC Three.

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