From body shaming to voting mishaps, here are the top five moments that sparked complaints on Strictly Come Dancing
London: Since it first hit our screens in 2004, Strictly Come Dancing has become a staple of Saturday nights. Now in its 20th series, it still draws in millions of viewers who love watching celebrities dance their hearts out.
But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. The show has seen its fair share of drama, including accusations of bullying and some behind-the-scenes romance. Fans have been vocal about their concerns, even reaching out to Ofcom to lodge complaints.
Here are five of the most talked-about moments that really got people buzzing. First up, there was the time LBC host Steve Allen called contestant Tilly Ramsay a “chubby little thing.” That comment didn’t sit well and led to over 800 complaints.
Then there’s Robbie Savage, who made headlines for his wild performance that included a rather shocking crotch grab. That stunt racked up 325 complaints, and Savage later said he just wanted to have fun.
Another moment that stirred the pot was a same-sex dance featuring Graziano Di Prima and Johannes Radebe, which drew around 200 complaints. Plus, when Katya Jones partnered with Nicola Adams, it sparked even more controversy.
And let’s not forget the 2008 semi-final voting mishap. After a tie, votes for one contestant became irrelevant, leading to nearly 200 viewers reaching out to Ofcom in frustration.
Lastly, there was the infamous ‘breast grab’ incident involving Bruno Tonioli and Shirley Ballas, which left many viewers shocked and resulted in 20 complaints.
Strictly Come Dancing continues to air on Saturday and Sunday nights on BBC One and iPlayer, keeping fans entertained despite the controversies.