# BBC Censors Trans Rights T-Shirt

> BBC edits Bethany Antonia's pro-trans t-shirt in Strictly Come Dancing.
- Title: BBC Censors Trans Rights T-Shirt · NME | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/tv/strictly-come-dancing-protect-the-dolls-house-dragon-trans-rights-censorship-3972946
- Published: 2026-10-12T10:32:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bbc, bethany antonia, strictly come dancing, protect the dolls, not a phase, trans rights, censorship, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

BBC removed Bethany Antonia's 'Protect The Dolls' t-shirt from Strictly Come Dancing broadcasts after viewers accused it of trans rights censorship.