Strictly's Bethany Antonia addresses BBC controversy over blurring of pro-trans slogan IN FULL The Independent UK · 1h ago
Strictly star defends BBC for blurring out t-shirt with pro-trans slogan ’They had to do what they had to do,’ the ‘House of the Dragon’ actor said The Independent UK · 3h ago
BBC reveals hundreds of complaints over censorship of pro-trans message on Strictly THE BBC received hundreds of complaints about its decision to censor a pro-trans message from a Strictly Come Dancing star’s T-shirt, a new report has revealed. The National (Scotland) · Oct 22
Dame Sarah Storey reflects on her Strictly journey and putting ‘100% faith’ in her partner In an exclusive interview with The Standard, the Paralympian reveals the highs and lows of her Strictly journey Evening Standard · Oct 20
Strictly judge leaps to defence of Josh Widdicombe amid heavy criticism Josh Widdicombe has struggled to win over viewers since joining Strictly Come Dancing as a host The Independent UK · Oct 19
Third couple eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during Icons Week Dame Sarah Storey has become the third celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after losing the dance-off. Storey and her partner Julian Caillon finished bottom of the leaderboard during Icons Week after scoring 21 points for their tango. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke unanimously voted… The Independent UK · Oct 18
Strictly 2026: Which couple has been eliminated after Icons Week dance-off? Dame Sarah Storey has become the third celebrity to leave Strictly after her tango to Shania Twain failed to win over the judges Evening Standard · Oct 18
Strictly Come Dancing eliminates third celebrity It was a decisive rescue by the judges once the two at-risk couples took part in a dance-off The Independent UK · Oct 18
Strictly Come Dancing 2026: Who is favourite to win in Icons Week? Latest adds as 13 couples battle it out in Icons Week Evening Standard · Oct 17
Strictly to pay tribute to Dolly Parton and Madonna as part of ‘icons’ week The tributes will take place during the results show on Sunday The Independent UK · Oct 16
What are the BBC slogan and clothing rules? The Strictly Come Dancing row explained What are the BBC rules on slogans and clothing? and why was a t-shirt with the slogan with 'protect the dolls' removed from TV? The National (Scotland) · Oct 12
BBC defends editing out trans rights slogan on Strictly contestant’s T-shirt 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 Guardian - UK · Oct 12
BBC responds after censoring Strictly star’s t-shirt with pro-trans ‘Protect The Dolls’ slogan ‘House of the Dragon’ star Bethany Antonia’s shirt was censored in some rehearsal footage The Independent UK · Oct 12
BBC defends removal of Trans rights t-shirt from Strictly footage The BBC has defended its decision to edit the trans rights slogan "Protect the Dolls" out of rehearsal footage on Strictly Come Dancing. Actress Bethany Antonia wore the slogan t-shirt during rehearsals, but it was edited to appear plain white during Saturday's broadcast. A BBC spokesperson stated the action aligned… The Independent UK · Oct 12
Evening Standard · Oct 12 Trans rights T-shirt slogan removal on Strictly ‘in line with guidelines’ – BBC The BBC edited a trans rights slogan off a t-shirt worn by Bethany Antonia.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 11 Fury as BBC censors pro-trans message on Strictly Come Dancing star's T-shirt THE BBC has sparked a backlash after censoring a pro-trans message which appeared on a Strictly Come Dancing star’s T-shirt.
Evening Standard · Sep 26 Social media star John Nellis tops Strictly leaderboard after first live show The football content creator and his partner Katya Jones wowed the judges during week one with their foxtrot to Alex Warren’s Ordinary.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26 Strictly Come Dancing: week one – as it happened As the couples hit the floor for the first time, it was a series-opener full of surprises. The all-new hosting trio settled in nicely, while football content creator John Nellis topped the table. But who’ll be first for the ballroom boot?
The Independent UK · Sep 26 Strictly Come Dancing 2026: Cach Mercer dealt harsh blow as judges tell him to ‘learn the rules’ in first live show A surprise star topped the season’s first leaderboard, setting the bar high for the rest of the series
Evening Standard · Sep 26 New Strictly Come Dancing couples to perform first live dance Last weekend’s episode saw Strictly’s new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe present their first show.
Evening Standard · Sep 25 Strictly Come Dancing 2026 songs and dances revealed for first live show The 15 celebrity contestants will take to the ballroom for the first time on Saturday, with everything from quicksteps and sambas to a Harry Styles tango and a Whitney Houston cha cha
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19 Strictly Come Dancing review – delighted new hosts help show feel genuinely fresh The presenters look terrified and some of the celebs are hard to identify, but Strictly remains a rare refuge of joy
The Independent UK · Sep 19 Strictly star Bethany Antonia gets emotional over ‘special’ same-sex pairing with Nancy Xu Strictly Come Dancing contestant Bethany Antonia became emotional as she was paired with professional dancer Nancy Xu.
Evening Standard · Sep 19 Strictly 2026: All the pairings and fan reaction after launch show The launch show saw celebs and pros paired off with a never-seen-before format
Evening Standard · Sep 19 Dani Dyer reunites with Nikita Kuzmin as Strictly pairings for 2026 revealed The launch show opened with a dance number from the professionals, judges and the new hosts.