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Strictly's Hamza Yassin slams 'woke' claims and defends co-star from 'nonsense' critics

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Hamza Yassin has slammed claims that Strictly Come Dancing is a "woke box-ticking exercise" because it casts same-sex couples and contestants with disabilities.The Strictly star and Countryfile host weighed in on the woke row on Thursday's episode (September 29) of Steph's Packed Lunch, where he appeared with pro dancer Jowita Przystal.He hit back at the claims, calling them "nonsense" and defending his fellow Strictly star Ellie Simmonds, who has dwarfism.READ MORE:Strictly's Hamza Yassin sparks concern as he suffers nasty knee issue just one week inWhen host Steph McGovern asked him how he felt about the Strictly row, Hamza shook his head in disapproval before launching into a passionate rant stressing the need for representation on the show.Hamza replied: "In the kindest way possible, I think it's nonsense, because inclusivity is the most important, and more importantly representation.

Never in a million years did we think that we'd need representation, but we do need it."To see someone of a similar sex, age, ethnicity, height, whatever it is, body size. 'If Hamza can do it, he's a big man, then maybe I can do it'.

That's what it's all about. it's not about 'We all have to look the same', so inclusivity is so important and representation."Hamza proceeded to explain how many people Paralympic swimmer Ellie has inspired as a contestant with dwarfism.He added: "The amount of people that have been talking to Ellie saying, 'I've got dwarfism and I want to do this because I'm seeing this because I'm seeing you do this'.

That's what it's all about."Agreeing with the star, Steph said: "I could not agree with you more."Strictly has come under fire from those claiming the series now 'ticks boxes' with its inclusive line-up,.

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