“Let It Be Known The BBC Are Absolute COWARDS For This”: The BBC Just Defended Censoring A Pro-Trans Slogan From Broadcast, And People Are Seriously Mad

In a statement to BuzzFeed, a spokesperson for the BBC defended their decision to edit Bethany’s clothing, saying: “As is standard practice on any entertainment show on the BBC and in line with our editorial guidelines, appropriate steps are taken to reduce the inclusion of any overt branding or slogans that may be present, regardless of the wording or statement in question.”