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BBC Censors Trans Rights T-Shirt
BBC edits Bethany Antonia's pro-trans t-shirt in Strictly Come Dancing.
In brief
BBC edits Bethany Antonia's pro-trans t-shirt in Strictly Come Dancing. BBC removed Bethany Antonia's 'Protect The Dolls' t-shirt from Strictly Come Dancing broadcasts after viewers accused it of trans rights censorship. Originally reported by NME.
BBC responds to trans rights claims
The BBC has responded to claims of 'trans rights censorship' over House Of The Dragons' Bethany Antonia's 'Protect The Dolls' t-shirt.
Antonia wears pro-trans shirt
Antonia, who plays Baela Targaryen in the Game Of Thrones prequel, wears a pro-trans 'Protect The Dolls' charity t-shirt during Strictly Come Dancing season 24.
Viewers accuse BBC of censorship
Strictly viewers accused the BBC of trans rights censorship after training clips showed the t-shirt slogan edited out.
BBC defends censorship
The BBC defended the edit, saying it follows standard practice to reduce overt branding on entertainment shows.
In short
BBC removed Bethany Antonia's 'Protect The Dolls' t-shirt from Strictly Come Dancing broadcasts after viewers accused it of trans rights censorship.
