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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Christopher Megrath

Strictly Come Dancing eager to push new change despite backlash

Strictly Come Dancing is allegedly keen to introduce its first gender-neutral dance couple.

Head judge Shirley Ballas has hinted the BBC wants to explore further progressive options after the success of their first same-sex couple John Whaite, 33, and his dance partner Johannes Radebe, 35 - who made it to the final last year.

The 61-year-old said the move comes after it was revealed the BBC lists more than 150 different genders on its staff.

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