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BBC defends taped Strictly show | BBC defends taped Strictly show |
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The BBC has responded to criticisms that its Sunday edition of Strictly Come Dancing is pre-recorded, stating that it was "never billed as live". | The BBC has responded to criticisms that its Sunday edition of Strictly Come Dancing is pre-recorded, stating that it was "never billed as live". |
Some 25 viewers complained after seeing contestant Kenny Logan on ITV's live rugby coverage from Paris shortly after he had danced for survival on BBC One. | Some 25 viewers complained after seeing contestant Kenny Logan on ITV's live rugby coverage from Paris shortly after he had danced for survival on BBC One. |
A BBC spokeswoman said it "never set out to trick people", adding that many other programmes are recorded as live. | |
The results show is pre-recorded after Saturday evening's live show. | The results show is pre-recorded after Saturday evening's live show. |
The programme is taped after viewers' votes have been counted and verified. The live vote closes at 2100 BST. | The programme is taped after viewers' votes have been counted and verified. The live vote closes at 2100 BST. |
Extended format | Extended format |
One viewer who complained to the BBC said: "I could not believe it when I saw Kenny Logan commentating on the rugby on ITV at the same time." | One viewer who complained to the BBC said: "I could not believe it when I saw Kenny Logan commentating on the rugby on ITV at the same time." |
Logan, who won 70 caps for Scotland during his 13-year international career, is working on ITV's coverage of the Rugby World Cup as well as appearing on Strictly Come Dancing. | Logan, who won 70 caps for Scotland during his 13-year international career, is working on ITV's coverage of the Rugby World Cup as well as appearing on Strictly Come Dancing. |
Others claimed that it was unclear that the show was pre-recorded and commented that it was "misleading". | Others claimed that it was unclear that the show was pre-recorded and commented that it was "misleading". |
The BBC spokeswoman added that other programmes are recorded in advance, including Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, which is recorded on Thursdays. | The BBC spokeswoman added that other programmes are recorded in advance, including Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, which is recorded on Thursdays. |
Rod Stewart was in the audience to support wife Penny | Rod Stewart was in the audience to support wife Penny |
She said that it is common practice that references to the day that a show is transmitted are made. | She said that it is common practice that references to the day that a show is transmitted are made. |
The new series of Strictly Come Dancing, which began on Saturday, has introduced a separate results show on a Sunday, revealing which celebrity contestant must leave the programme. | The new series of Strictly Come Dancing, which began on Saturday, has introduced a separate results show on a Sunday, revealing which celebrity contestant must leave the programme. |
The change was made to meet "a strong appetite for good, entertaining family viewing on Sunday evenings". | The change was made to meet "a strong appetite for good, entertaining family viewing on Sunday evenings". |
Its extended format now includes more dancing, behind-the-scenes footage and musical performances. | Its extended format now includes more dancing, behind-the-scenes footage and musical performances. |
Former rugby international Logan, whose sports presenter wife Gabby is also taking part, survived after winning the judges' backing in a dance-off against actor Brian Capron. | Former rugby international Logan, whose sports presenter wife Gabby is also taking part, survived after winning the judges' backing in a dance-off against actor Brian Capron. |
The four celebrity judges now have the final say in which of the bottom pair of dancers is saved. | The four celebrity judges now have the final say in which of the bottom pair of dancers is saved. |
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