Gabby Douglas gives two-word reaction after TikTok removes video for violating platform's guidelines

Gabby Douglas has shared her reaction after TikTok removed a video she uploaded, claiming it violated the platform's guidelines. She shared a social media screenshot, informing her fans about the incident. The removed video offered behind-the-scenes glimpses of her routine exercises during her 2024 journey, but it was flagged by TikTok for breaching its policy on dangerous acts and challenges.

The Olympic champion posted a similar video on Instagram, showing her practicing in the gym, where she suffered a significant hand injury during training.

The gold medalist shared the screenshot on her Instagram story with a caption:

"TikTok what?"

Screenshot of Gabby Douglas's Instagram story (@gabbycvdouglas)

Gabby Douglas is a two-time Olympian who competed in the 2012 London and 2016 Games, winning three Olympic gold medals. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, she secured a gold in the team event. Her standout performance was at the 2012 London Games, where she took home gold in both the team and all-around events while finishing seventh on the balance beam and eighth on the uneven bars. Although she participated in the 2024 Olympics, she won no medals.

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Gabby Douglas talks about resilience and reflects on her journey

Gabby Douglas at the 2024 Core Hydration Classic - Source: Getty

In 2024, Gabby Douglas looked back on her journey and shared her excitement for gymnastics, describing how incredible yet surprising it felt to return to the gym after several years away. The gymnast also mentioned that during her time off, she focused on personal growth and self-discovery, which revealed her love for the sport.

Reflecting on her time away, Douglas also explained why she never formally announced her retirement from gymnastics. Despite struggles during her last Olympics, she shared that she didn't want to end her career in a negative role. Instead, she aimed to give her best. In an interview with Inside Gymnastics Magazine in February 2024, she reflected on her journey and said:

"I never wanted to announce any sort of retirement or you know like I'm done with gymnastics even though things didn't go well the last Olympics. And I never wanted to quit on a bad day, I wanted to make sure, if I give it my all and really push myself and give it everything I've got then I'll be satisfied." (5:16 onwards)

In the interview, Douglas highlighted how her perspective on gymnastics has evolved. She now enjoys all aspects of the sport, not just her favorite events from earlier years.