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BBC edits trans ally T-shirt out of Strictly episode

Original: Strictly Come Dancing’s Bethany Antonia’s trans ally T-shirt edited out of show by BBC https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://me

Actress Bethany Antonia wore a trans ally T-shirt during Strictly Come Dancing, but the BBC edited the garment out of the broadcast. Reports of the removal have drawn attention, with critics questioning why the broadcaster chose to cut the message from the show and what it says about the BBC's handling of trans-related issues.

Why now: People are debating the BBC's decision to remove visible support for trans people from a prime-time programme.

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• Strictly Come Dancing’s Bethany Antonia’s trans ally T-shirt edited out of show by BBC https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/10/11/strictly-come-dancings-bethany-antonias-trans-ally-t-shirt-edited-show-bbc-29698569/ · metro.co.uk@web.brid.gy · 3

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