Strictly's Bethany Antonia addresses BBC controversy over blurring of pro-trans slogan

• Bethany Antonia has defended the BBC after the broadcaster blurred out a pro-trans slogan on her T-shirt during a Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal clip.
• The House of the Dragon actor acknowledged the BBC had to follow standard practice as the shirt bearing the phrase Protect the dolls is linked to a charity brand.
• The BBC confirmed that removing overt branding or slogans from entertainment shows is standard practice regardless of the specific wording or statement.
• Antonia, who is currently competing with Nancy Xu in a same-sex pairing, noted how watching the show in 2020 inspired her to come out publicly.
• In the latest show updates, Shaun Wright-Phillips was eliminated and Strictly announced its first triple dance-off for the upcoming Halloween special.

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Strictly star defends BBC for blurring out t-shirt with pro-trans slogan