Strictly Come Dancing bans 'dangerous' poppies

Tue Nov 03 11:18AM by TV Editor

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The BBC has claimed that the reason the Strictly Come Dancing contestants didn't wear poppies on Saturday night's show was because they are dangerous.

Angry viewers reportedly got in touch afterwards to complain and outspoken radio host Nick Ferrari branded the decision 'absolutely shameful'.

A BBC spokesperson told The Sun: "It could be dangerous to pin the poppies on to them (the dancers) while they are flying around at high speed because they could fly off."

Programme bosses are being urged to reverse the decision ahead of this weekend's show.

In a further blow to Strictly, the Prime Minister has revealed that he prefers its ITV rival, The X Factor.

In an interview with GQ, Gordon Brown said: "(Simon) Cowell has accused me of wavering in my support for The X Factor, but I haven't. I'm an X Factor fan, and Peter Mandelson looks after Strictly Come Dancing".

What do you think of Strictly's poppy ban? Are you surprised that Gordon Brown prefers The X Factor? Let us know your thoughts...

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  • (1)

    Excellent show

    Posted by: daddybaz1 on Tue Nov 03 12:44PM | Report abuse
  • (2)

    There are other ways of wearing poppies than with pins. They could be sown into the ladies gowns or mabe they could just wear some red in each outfit. Poor excuse bbc!

    Posted by: lsivill on Tue Nov 03 12:44PM | Report abuse
  • (3)

    I could get more pleasure from watching a freshly painted door dry ! Now, about the 'Poppy Ban'. What happened to the saying that we should give for those who gave - both in lives and trauma ? What was it that the late Billy Cotton used to shout at the start of his shows ? 'WAKEY, WAKEY' ! Get real B.B.C., your attitude is pathetic. !

    Posted by: dunbreeding on Tue Nov 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (4)

    Well Bruce and the judges could wear the poppy!!!!

    Posted by: stevemcmli on Tue Nov 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (5)

    I would think the girls dresses are more of a problem that poppies. They seem very poorly made this year.

    Posted by: davidtjohn on Tue Nov 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (6)

    Banning poppys is discusting. Who bloody cares if its safe or not safe, if some one wants to show thier respect thats thier desicion.

    Posted by: sintesidave on Tue Nov 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (7)

    erm..... velcro???

    Posted by: ronny.black on Tue Nov 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (8)

    Seriously, aren't there more pressing matters in the world than this?

    Posted by: markjohnson581 on Tue Nov 03 12:45PM | Report abuse
  • (9)

    The British Legion are doing stick on poppies this year (my children have them) so it's a kop out. We should all be wearing our poppies with pride, dancing or not.

    Posted by: hannah.robson1 on Tue Nov 03 12:46PM | Report abuse
  • (10)

    Have they never heard of 'double-sided sticky tape' ?

    Posted by: athworks4u on Tue Nov 03 12:46PM | Report abuse