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Strictly Slogan Removal 'in Line with Guidelines'

The broadcaster said it was following editorial guidelines after viewers spotted the slogan removed from rehearsal footage and social posts.

  • On Saturday, October 10, the BBC edited the "Protect the Dolls" slogan off actress Bethany Antonia's T-shirt during Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal footage, making the garment appear plain white during broadcast.
  • Designed by London-based creator Conner Ives in 2025, the slogan supports transgender women, known as "dolls," with all £75 proceeds from the T-shirt donated to UK charity Not A Phase.
  • Social media users slammed the broadcaster for censorship, calling the move "disgusting" and "disappointing," while TV writer Hamish Steele accused the BBC of being "institutionally transphobic."
  • A BBC spokesperson defended the edit, stating "appropriate steps are taken to reduce the inclusion of any overt branding" in line with the broadcaster's editorial guidelines.
  • Partnered with professional dancer Nancy Xu, Antonia recently discussed her same-sex pairing, noting that watching previous couples on the show was a "huge part" of her life.
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The National broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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