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