Originally Posted by Janet43:
“I suspect you're right. They've already refused to have same sex couples. They say “The show has chosen the traditional Latin and Ballroom format of mixed-sex couples.” Dancing with the Stars in the US has featured a same sex couple.
I believe there was one male pair wanting it, but I think they didn't want to stick with the lead and follow convention. Might be misremembering though.
CJ de Mooi (former egghead) maintains he was rejected by the BBC because he wanted a same sex partner, but the BBC says he was never asked to take part.
Craig has said it's on the cards, and Robin Windsor has suggested there should be a same sex couple on one of the special shows to test the waters.
If the BBC are rejecting same sex couples, then I can't see them even considering a gender neutral celeb.”
That's just wishful thinking on the part of those with vested interests. It'll never happen on Strictly.
They have absolutely no influence with the BBC.