Strictly Come Dancing defended by BBC after drag performance sparks complaints

Strictly'sGiovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez and Johannes Radebe all performed in drag in a Priscilla Queen of the Desert-inspired routine
Strictly'sGiovanni Pernice, Gorka Marquez and Johannes Radebe all performed in drag in a Priscilla Queen of the Desert-inspired routine
The BBC defended Strcitly Come Dancing's first drag dance on Wednesday, after it received over 100 complaints when viewers criticised the performance.
It said Strictly is ‘an inclusive show and we always ensure that the programme's content is appropriate'.
The BBC has responded to complaints over Strictly Come Dancing's drag performance last weekend, stating that it is an "inclusive" series.
More than 100 people complained.
The show received around 150 complaints to watchdog Ofcom
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