Mediaby Ethan Shanfeld
BBC Blurs Trans Rights T-Shirt on 'Strictly Come Dancing'
Key Takeaways
- BBC blurred a 'Protect the Dolls' slogan on a contestant's T-shirt.
- The broadcaster cited standard editorial guidelines against overt branding.
- The shirt is a design by Conner Ives supporting Trans Lifeline.
- The BBC maintains the policy applies regardless of the specific message.
During a recent episode of the British competition series 'Strictly Come Dancing', viewers noticed that a T-shirt worn by contestant Bethany Antonia had been digitally altered. The shirt, which originally displayed the slogan 'Protect the Dolls', appeared as a plain white top in the broadcast.
A BBC spokesperson clarified that the decision was not targeted at the specific message but was part of a standard practice to remove overt branding and slogans from entertainment programming. The garment, created by designer Conner Ives, is known for supporting the Trans Lifeline charity.
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