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| Strictly no poppies... or how BBC banned dancers from showing respect due to 'elf ' n safety | |
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| Billposter | Nov 4 2009, 03:18 AM Post #1 |
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Strictly no poppies... or how BBC banned dancers from showing respect due to 'elf ' n safety http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1224970/How-poppy-wearing-pitch-split-Premier-League.html By Liz Thomas Last updated at 1:22 AM on 04th November 2009
The BBC was last night forced into an embarrassing quickstep over whether Strictly Come Dancing stars are allowed to wear poppies on the dancefloor this weekend. [color="Red"]Executives on the BBC1 show initially discouraged contestants from wearing the flowers to mark Remembrance Day because of health and safety fears. They said the poppy was not 'practical' for the glittering costumes worn by dancers and celebrities performing energetic routines, warning that it could fall off and cause contestants to slip.[/COLOR] ![]() Kristina Rihanoff (far right) shows off her poppy brooch with (from left) Zoe Salmon, Lizzie Cundy, Chelsea Pensioner Brian Wells and Alex Best: The brooch was made by jewellery designer Kleshna [color="Blue"]A spokesman said: 'It could be dangerous to pin the poppies on to them while they are flying around at high speed because they could fly off.'[/COLOR]
But after objections from the public and charities, show producers vowed that contestants and others appearing on the show who want to wear the poppy will be helped to do so. ![]() Poppy power: Brian Wells sweeps Lizzie Cundy and Kristina Rihanoff off their feet Last night, a BBC spokesman said: 'If our celebrities and dancers wish to wear a poppy this Saturday, we will look at how we can make the poppies secure and practical to wear.' Many viewers and some charities feel TV stars have a responsibility to lead by example and wear the symbol to honour Britain's war dead. ![]() Permanent memorial: The brooch costs £80 and was made by designer Kleshna A senior figure at the National Gulf Veterans and Families Association charity said: 'I think if they manage to keep their microphone packs securely attached, then a poppy cannot be that hard to incorporate into costumes for Strictly Come Dancing.' Bryn Parry, chief executive of the Help for Heroes charity, urged people 'to buy a poppy and wear it with pride'. He added: 'The poppy is as relevant today as it was when it was first worn. Our young men and women of today are facing different challenges in the war against terrorism but they show the same courage, humour and determination that their forefathers did. We must remember all those who have died and we must care for those who have been wounded.' Former RAF officer Philip Jenkinson said: 'If it wasn't for soldiers fighting for our country, there would be no dancing.' Last weekend, the judges and hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly wore a poppy but performers did not. One viewer said: 'We all need to wear our poppies with pride and do everything we can to support all the troops, who are fighting and giving their lives to keep us safe in our own countries.' BBC executives have already agreed to bring forward the timing of the show on Saturday to 6.25pm to make room to broadcast the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance in its traditional prime time slot. ![]() Dividing lines: While presenter Tess Daly wore a poppy on Strictly, contestant including Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna did not ![]() Over on X Factor, all judges and contestants wore poppies last weekend Prince Harry is to take part in the Remembrance Day commemorations at the Cenotaph for the first time on Sunday. He will lay a wreath at the London landmark, alongside the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, on behalf of his father, Prince Charles, who is on an official tour of Canada. Harry, 25, who is training to become an Army helicopter pilot, normally marks the occasion privately with his regiment. Edited by Billposter, Nov 4 2009, 03:20 AM.
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