BBC Blurs Trans Rights T-Shirt on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ but Says It’s ‘Standard Practice’ to Cut ‘Overt Branding or Slogans’
The BBC confirmed that it blurred out a transgender rights slogan on a T-shirt worn by Bethany Antonia, the “House of the Dragon” star currently competing…
According to Variety, the BBC confirmed that it blurred out a transgender rights slogan on a T-shirt worn by Bethany Antonia, the “House of the Dragon” star currently competing on the competition series “Strictly Come Dancing.”
In a video posted by the BBC on social media last week, Antonia was seen rehearsing for the British version of “Dancing.
This entertainment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include BBC Blurs Trans Rights, Strictly Come Dancing’ and Standard Practice’.
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