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‘Really disappointed’: Strictly Come Dancing stars under fire for ‘mocking fat people’ in Instagram video
Strictly Come Dancing has been caught up in controversy after two of its stars were accused of ‘fat-shaming’ in a bizarre dance routine.
A video of the performance – shared by former Strictly winner Ore Oduba – shows professionals Neil and Katya Jones dancing a latin style in fat suits and many fans have argued that they find it offensive.
During the dance the pair pretend to get annoyed with each other due to bumping bellies and at another point Neil acts like he’s struggling to lift Katya.
Ore – who is presenting the upcoming Strictly tour which is set to kick off on Friday – captioned the clip, “Day 1 of Strictly Tour rehearsals in Birmingham going REALLY WELL @mr_njonesofficial @mrs_katjones @strictlycomedancinglive #instagood”.
However, Ore’s followers were not amused and many hit out at the presenter and the dancers for the footage.
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