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'And Just Like That': Is Che Diaz the most hated character on TV? Sara Ramirez speaks out

Sara Ramirez speaks up about 'And Just Like That' character, Che Diaz and about all the hate the character is getting

It is fair to say that Che Diaz from 'And Just Like That' after sparking endless memes and becoming a viral talking point of the movie, is one of this year's most hated new TV characters.

'Grey's Anatomy' actor Sara Ramírez, who plays the character Che, has defended the character, saying the stand-up comic is 'not here to be liked.' Che Diaz is the new love interest of Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) in the spin-off of Sex And The City,  'And Just Like That'.  Che forms a relationship with Miranda, that ends up being the catalyst for her split with longtime husband Steve (David Eigenberg) which has left many fans upset.

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Che is a queer non-binary podcaster and a comedian who works with Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker). Che has struck up a romantic alliance with Miranda. Miranda, whose marriage to her husband Steve is feeling stale, is charmed by Diaz's freewheeling attitude and confident swagger. But audiences are not happy.

Austin, Texas, based writer Atif Riaz, 32, told The Post that he’s watched the show every week with his friends. Their major takeaway? “All of us had something to say about how annoying Che Diaz is in it.” Many more fans are also taking to Twitter and other social media platform to talk about their hate for the character.

Speaking to The New York Times about the intense reaction from fans, the Broadway star said, "I'm very aware of the hate that exists online, but I have to protect my own mental health and my own artistry."

Talking about blocking out the negativity and concentrating on the character and show, 46-year-old star explained, "And that's way more important to me because I'm a real human being."

"I'm really proud of the representation that we've created. We have built a character who is a human being, who is imperfect, who's complex, who is not here to be liked, who's not here for anybody's approval.They're here to be themselves."

The star also made a point of saying they are not in control of the writing on the show. "I welcome the passion that folks are bringing to the table around this representation. But in real life, there are a lot of different human beings who show up to the table, speaking truth to power in myriad ways," the actor said.

"And they all land differently with different people. And Che Diaz has their own audience that they speak to who really get a kick out of what they're doing."

Many are trolling the character on internet over how unfunny the stand-up is But despite some initial negative reactions from fans, there has also been growing support for the character.