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A BBC spokesperson cited editorial guidelines after viewers criticised the obscuring of a slogan on Bethany Antonia’s T-shirt.
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The BBC is standing by a decision to obscure the words “Protect the Dolls” on actress Bethany Antonia’s T-shirt during Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing broadcast, Nieuws.nl reported on Monday. Nieuws.nl describes the slogan as expressing support for trans women and reports that the edit drew criticism from viewers online. [1]
Nieuws.nl said an earlier rehearsal video showed Antonia wearing a white T-shirt with the words visible. Nieuws.nl cited a BBC spokesperson as saying on Monday that the decision was consistent with editorial guidelines to keep prominent brand names and slogans out of shot where possible, regardless of their wording or message. [1]
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