BBC Blurs Out ‘House Of The Dragon’ Star’s Trans Rights T-Shirt On ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

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What happened

The BBC has confirmed that it blurred out a transgender rights slogan on the T-shirt of Bethany Antonia, the House of the Dragon actress competing in Strictly Come Dancing.

Key facts

  • The BBC has confirmed that it blurred out a transgender rights slogan on the T-shirt of Bethany Antonia, the House of the Dragon actress competing in Strictly Come Dancing.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:57:52 UTC.

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