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Ofcom logs 96 complaints over judges’ revealing outfits at Britain’s Got Talent finale

The majority of complaints objected to judges’ attire considered unsuitable for a family show

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Overview

  • Ofcom received 96 grievances about the May 31 finale with 72 specifically targeting Amanda Holden’s and Alesha Dixon’s wardrobe choices
  • Holden appeared in a custom white silk gown with a plunging neckline while Dixon wore a sequin-strewn sheer jumpsuit that revealed her underwear
  • Viewers told the regulator that the outfits were too risqué for a primetime family broadcast and likened them to nightclub attire
  • Holden has defended her fashion risks and relies on a dedicated team to approve her looks before each live show
  • Despite the backlash, judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Simon Cowell and Bruno Tonioli celebrated the series finale alongside winner Harry Moulding