BBC Blurs Trans Rights Slogan on Strictly
The BBC edited out a 'Protect the Dolls' trans rights slogan from Bethany Antonia's T-shirt in Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals. The BBC stated this follows standard editorial guidelines to avoid overt branding or slogans, regardless of content. Proceeds from the shirt go to a trans charity; similar blurring occurred for political messages in the past.
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- The BBC edited out a 'Protect the Dolls' trans rights slogan from Bethany Antonia's T-shirt in Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals.
- The BBC stated this follows standard editorial guidelines to avoid overt branding or slogans, regardless of content.
- Proceeds from the shirt go to a trans charity; similar blurring occurred for political messages in the past.
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