Brit Awards controversy over plan to pay tribute to convicted killer Phil Spector

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BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has taken to Twitter to respond to a viewer, who questioned his wardrobe choices this morning. Cheekily hitting back on the microblogging platform, the Strictly Come Dancing star, 44, clarified what he had turned up to work in today after a viewer claimed the presenter looked less than his usual smart self.This morning saw Dan continue his BBC Breakfast hosting responsibilities alongside his co-host Sally Nugent.Dan appeared in his usual smart jacket, shirt and tie which he paired with matching dark trousers.However, one social media user wondered whether the sports journalist had opted for a more casual pair of trousers than usual.Twitter user @bustaeyoker penned: "Is @mrdanwalker wearing jeggings this morning on @BBCBreakfast?"Responding good-humouredly, Dan replied: "No he isn't," followed by a laughing face.He added the hashtag: "#RegulationTrousers."The original poster replied: "It must be a trick of the light!" alongside a laughing face.However, it wasn't long before more of Dan's followers weighed in on his work attire.@CairnToby penned: "Looking very smart as usual."While @wrag_dave chimed in: "He has to wear what the BBC tell him to wear!"Later in the show, Dan took to the platform to thank viewers for tuning in, acknowledging that the BBC's coverage on the conflict in Ukraine is a "tough watch".He wrote: "Thanks for being with us on #BBCBreakfast this morning.

Brit Awards have paid tribute to convicted murderer Phil Spector in their obituaries section.Organisers have honoured those we lost in 2020 and 2021 in an obituaries post on the official awards website.The list pays tribute to ‘some of the many artists, musicians, industry figures and other creative talents who were sadly lost to us over the past 15 months, but whose legacy in shaping our musical heritage and popular culture will always endure’.Controversially, organisers have included former record producer Phil Spector, who died in January aged 81 from complications from Covid-19.He died in hospital after being taken from his prison cell, where he had been serving a sentence of 19 years to life for the murder of Lana Clarkson, after being