Trans rights t-shirt slogan removal on Strictly ‘in line with guidelines’ – BBC
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Mon, 12 October 2026
5 reports- aol.co.uk07:57first to report
The BBC has said the decision to edit a trans rights slogan out of Strictly Come Dancing was “in line with our editorial guidelines”. The slogan “Protect the Dolls” was edited off a t-shirt worn by House Of The Dragon star Bethany Antonia during Saturday’s episode of the show. The actress was seen rehearsing an American Smooth with dance partner Nancy Xu in a pre-recorded VT. In the clip she was shown wearing a plain white T-shirt. However, in an Instagram video shared by the BBC on October 9,...
- aol.co.uk08:01
The BBC has responded after Strictly Come Dancing fans spotted editing of footage of Bethany Antonia, as the slogan removal was described as 'shameful' and 'cowardly'
- The Guardian World11:17
Bethany Antonia wore a T-shirt with the slogan ‘Protect the Dolls’ in rehearsals, but the words were edited out on Saturday’s show The BBC has defended its decision to edit out a transgender rights slogan from a T-shirt worn by a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, stating it was standard practice to avoid “overt branding or slogans”. The actor Bethany Antonia was filmed wearing the T-shirt, which bore the slogan “Protect the Dolls”, during rehearsals before her live performance on Saturday...
- variety.com15:18
BBC blurred Bethany Antonia's 'Protect the Dolls' trans rights T-shirt on 'Strictly Come Dancing' but says it's 'standard practice' to cut slogans.
- deadline.com15:45
The BBC blurred out a trans rights slogan on the T-shirt of Bethany Antonia, the 'House of the Dragon' actress competing in 'Strictly Come Dancing.'