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Strictly bosses defend Nicola Adams' same-sex pairing after Ofcom complaints

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Strictly Come Dancing ’s first ever same-sex pairing has prompted a string of complaints from unimpressed fans of the BBC One show, but bosses are determined to stand their ground.

Boxer Nicola Adams 37, is set to make history by dancing with a woman on the show for the first time ever in a bid to win the infamous Glitterball trophy.

Despite the hit dance competition's huge step forward in terms of inclusively, it hasn’t gone down well with a small minority of fans who have already complained to Ofcom ahead of Strictly’s return date.

Bosses have now released a statement following the complaints stating that the competition is an "inclusive show". Strictly bosses also insisted that they are "proud" to have had same-sex numbers in

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