The BBC has defended its hit show Strictly Come Dancing after the departure of the second black contestant in as many weeks prompted accusations of racism. Empson is the second of three black contestants in a starting line-up of 15 to have left the show, in only the second week where viewers have been given a vote. Radio DJ Melvin Odoom left last week after receiving the fewest public votes. Idiots.”And Robert Weaver added: “Is there a racist element to public vote on Strictly? The initial vote from the judges put Empson in the middle of the leaderboard; she fell into the bottom two after her score was combined with viewers’ votes.

Source: The Guardian October 10, 2016 13:06 UTC