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Strictly trades in queer culture – so why hasn't it had a same-sex couple until now?
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theguardian.comThe format of Strictly Come Dancing has remained unchanged since 2004, when the programme first foxtrotted into Britain’s living rooms.
Civilian celebrities are paired off with professional dancers of the opposite gender and compete weekly for the judges’ scores and the hearts – and votes – of the nation.
A theatrical dancing competition on steroids, Strictly trades in camp. Yet it’s taken the BBC 17 seasons to fling open the doors of its overstuffed costume closet and openly embrace the LGBTQ+ community.This year, Nicola Adams, the two-time Olympic boxing champion,will be dancing with another woman in the show’s first same-sex pairing.
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Biden Calls Florida's Anti-LGBTQ Bill 'Hateful,' Vows 'I Have Your Back'
Joe Biden is defending LGBTQ students by slamming the "Don't Say Gay" bill proposed by Florida Republicans.The legislation, coined as the "Don't Say Gay" bill by naysayers, seeks to ban the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms. The Republican-led Senate Education Committee gave initial approval of the controversial proposal in a 6-3 vote Tuesday despite condemnation from activist groups.Biden took to Twitter promising LGBTQ students he would stand up for them."I want every member of the LGBTQI+ community — especially the kids who will be impacted by this hateful bill — to know that you are loved and accepted just as you are.
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