BBC defends editing out trans rights slogan on Strictly contestant’s T-shirt

Bethany Antonia wore a T-shirt with the slogan Protect the Dolls' in rehearsals, but the words were edited out on Saturday's show

The BBC has defended its decision to edit out a transgender rights slogan from a T-shirt worn by a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, stating it was standard practice to avoid overt branding or slogans".

The actor Bethany Antonia was filmed wearing the T-shirt, which bore the slogan Protect the Dolls", during rehearsals before her live performance on Saturday night.