BBC is homophobic for not allowing a same sex couple for strictly

[Glasgoow]

I can't think of anyone that isn't homophobic from being offended by two guys dancing.

The BBC sounds very outdated by saying this is because its a "family show".

I think calling the BBC homophobic is a stretch. The BBC has been a great workplace for homosexual people at a time when it was extremely unacceptable and continues to be a leader in supporting diversity in the workplace. The fact is that strictly is a show where the dance couples are performing ballroom dance routines which have a male and female role. It has ZERO to do with their sexuality and I think it is more harmful than beneficial to blur the lines where sexuality comes into it when it shouldn't.

Just because a man and woman are dancing doesn't mean they are romantically involved. It is an act and they are performing. Just as I go to work and perform my role with a mix of men and women, there is zero sexuality involved and it is considered extremely unprofessional if this does happen (protocol is that more senior person asks for a transfer to another team). As it happens I work with a diverse group of people, a full spectrum from a married homosexual person to someone who had an arranged marriage. We all respect each other.

Pretty sure this will already have been mentioned, but I think a lot of it is to do with 'CJ's agent told us he was available for it' when it's actually a really good gig to get and I should think the BBC do the choosing rather than the other way about.

i think a same sex version of strictly is what i intended to write however it really didn't translate well did it

i admit it probably wouldn't be my cup of tea but i don't watch strictly anyway so why im bothered by this news story i dont know!

Colin Jackson and Erin did the swapping the lead thing, didn't they?

colin and Erin danced with those ridiculous dolls and lost him the title...

I still inwardly cringe at even the mention of that dance esp as Colin was otherwise pretty brilliant.

Wasn't that Erin's last series?

No, she was around for ages after that (that was series 3, she left after 10 I think). Never danced with a doll again though

funny that Israel already had same sex (female) couple dancing and uk beeb too scared to do so...

www.theguardian.com/world/2010/nov/02/strictly-israel-same-sex-couple