Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli hits back after same-sex dance between Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima receives almost 200 complaints

November 21, 2019 - 19:29 GMT Jenni McKnight Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has expressed his disappointment after it was revealed on Thursday that the BBC received almost 200 complaints after Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima performed the first-ever same-sex dance on the show last month. According to the channel, the most complaints they received this month were about their dance, as 189 viewers protested to the routine.

It's hard to believe after such progress in society and many other topics going on that over 200 people felt so upset they complained when 2 men danced with each other... I just don't know what to say... Very sad. #bbcstrictlyIn a statement responding to the complaints, the BBC added:"Strictly Come Dancing is an inclusive show and is proud to have been able to facilitate the dance between Johannes and Graziano during the Professionals’ dance.

Last month, Johannes and Graziano made history by performing in the first dance to feature two male professionals performing together. Speaking to HELLO! about the dance, Johannes said:"I've never felt so liberated. For the first time in my life, I feel accepted for who I am. That says so much about the people of this country. To be able to dance with a friend I respect and adore is joyous. There’s bromance galore between us, but there were no male and female roles, just free movement.

Judge Craig Revel Horwood addressed the issue back in 2017, agreeing he would whole-heartedly champion the idea. During an appearance on Lorraine, he said:"I think same-sex couples can exist, you only have to decide who's going to go backwards really, don't you. That's the only difference." He added:"When you consider the tango was originally danced between two men anyway.

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