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BBC responds to Strictly Come Dancing gender split criticism: ‘It’s never been about ticking boxes’
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The BBC has responded to criticism about the demographic split in Strictly Come Dancing’s new line-up of contestants as the corporation insisted that “it’s never been about ticking boxes”. Expected to return in the autumn, the 20th anniversary series is to welcome the show’s first blind contestant, Olympic champions and soap actors, all hoping to lift the glitterball trophy. There is no hard and fast rule regarding the gender split on the show and it’s never been about ticking boxes.” The show’s 2024 line-up includes EastEnders starJamie Borthwick, TV personality Nick Knowles, Olympic champion Tom Dean, X Factor winner and Coronation Street actor Shayne Ward, JLS singer JB Gill, and former Love Island contestant Tasha Ghouri. Other contestants include Miranda actor Sarah Hadland, The Only Way is Essex star Pete Wicks, singer Wynne Evans, singer and actor Toyah Wilcox, and BBC Morning Live GP Dr Punam Krishan.
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