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Strictly hit by Ofcom complaints - cruel "chubby" star jibe to fury over dance


Strictly Come Dancing has been hit with its fair share of Ofcom complaints from BBC viewers over the years. Here, we take a look into the moments which sparked uproar among fans

Strictly Come Dancing recently returned to BBC One for its milestone 20th series, with millions of viewers tuning in each weekend to watch this year's celebrities take to the dancefloor with their professional partners. Some shocking parts from the BBC programme include Bruno Tonioli appearing to nudge head judge Shirley Ballas' breast and Robbie Savage thrusting his crotch at Craig Revel Horwood. The homage to Drag didn't sit well with viewers at the time (Image: BBC)In 2020, around 200 complaints were made over a same-sex dance between Graziano Di Prima and Johannes Radebe.

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