Originally Posted by Ammi (Post 10935822)

‘Society has evolved past the need for asking Ann Widdecombe for her opinions’.

Originally Posted by Ammi (Post 10935822)

Ann Widdecombe says ‘families’ don’t want to watch a same-sex couple dance on Strictly Come Dancing and we are so, so tired...



Ann Widdecombe, the British former lawmaker known for her high-decibel anti-LGBT+ views, drew criticism Sunday (18 October) for saying “families” wouldn’t be interested in watching a same-sex couple dance on Strictly Come Dancing.



Nicola Adams, the lesbian Olympic boxer, joined seasoned professional dancer Katya Jones on the dancefloor Saturday evening (17 October) to become Strictly‘s first same-sex pairing in what was hailed as a huge leap in LGBT+ representation in Britain.



The 73-year-old, who herself appeared on BBC One ballroom show in 2010, rang out in reaction against the landmark moment of television because of course she did.



She told The Sunday Times: “I don’t think it is what viewers of Strictly, especially families, are looking for.



“But that’s up to the audience and the programme.”



‘Society has evolved past the need for asking Ann Widdecombe for her opinions’.



Throughout her decades-long career as a Conservative Party turned Brexit Party politician, Widdecombe has emerged as one of Britain’s most anti-LGBT+ hard-liners.



She has often wielded her megaphone platform to compare the coronavirus to AIDS, brand the acceptance of transgender people “lunacy”, suggest gay people can be “cured” and back businesses who refuse to serve gay customers.



As a result, countless LGBT+ Twitter users took aim at Widdecombe’s comments, with many seeking to stress that the opening episode of the seventeenth season was one of its most-watched launches since 2017.

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/ann-widdec...145346101.html

Originally Posted by Jake. (Post 10935851)

She doesn’t even have a family, how would she know

Originally Posted by Lewismacfarlane (Post 10935945)

I really cant wait to see how nicola and katya get on they could even win

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock (Post 10935949)

Speaking for myself I don't care either way if there's a same sex couple on SCD or not, as long as the contestants aren't being forced to do it then I don't see the issue.

Ann should be careful about speaking for all families in the UK too.

Originally Posted by joeysteele (Post 10935954)

I don't think being careful as to thought of what she says, is a quality she possesses Mock.

She always usually jumps up to spout her religious and personal bigotry and prejudice.
As if she's only right and everyone and everything else is all wrong.

Awful extreme bigot is what she is.
Actually Dezzy described her better in his post, than I ever could.:joker:

Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 10935979)

I don't agree with her stance at all but don't see how calling her names, alluding to her age, sexual activity, and physical appearance are any more acceptable.

Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 10935979)

I don't agree with her stance at all but don't see how calling her names, alluding to her age, sexual activity, and physical appearance are any more acceptable.

Originally Posted by Kazanne (Post 10935985)

I agree ,and some families might not like it but that's their problem . Ann is old fashioned and has old fashion views ,but she IS allowed her views, if people don't like the same sex dancing they are free to switch channels.

Originally Posted by Kazanne (Post 10935985)

I agree ,and some families might not like it but that's their problem . Ann is old fashioned and has old fashion views ,but she IS allowed her views, if people don't like the same sex dancing they are free to switch channels.

Originally Posted by Liam- (Post 10936011)

Yeah come on gays, be nice about the dinosaur that has repeatedly shown hatred for us over many decades!

Originally Posted by Nicky91 (Post 10935987)

yes switch channels to coronavirus news 24/7, because if they cannot enjoy light-hearted entertainment shows, well then they better just stick to watching the boring irrelevant news


also idk what families do not like it, cause i don't read much negativity on this same-sex pairing, so idk what Ann is going on about, but this is just her way of bringing attention to her bored self

Originally Posted by Mitchell (Post 10935992)

In all fairness, I haven’t seen anything in this thread that comes anywhere near the horrid vitriol she has aimed at the LGBTQ community, and I don’t agree with name calling, but I’m truly not very surprised that people are doing so, especially to those of the community that she wishes to convert to conform to her rather vile standards of what a relationship should be.

But again, I do understand where you’re coming from, moral high ground and all that, just sometimes it’s very hard when someone is that determined to strip away your identity, rights and dignity.

Originally Posted by Elliot (Post 10936036)

Because homophobia and calling Ann a dinosaur (which seems to be more aimed at the way she looks at the world and how old fashioned it is and not her age?) are the same thing

Originally Posted by AnnieK (Post 10936049)

She knows whenever she says something like this it's going to cause controversy. The media know if they ask her what she is going to say and it will get people up in arms.

Best thing to do with outdated views such as hers is to ignore them. She is not going to change her views now. If people stopped paying attention then she would have no audience to spout her hate to.

Originally Posted by Liam- (Post 10936091)

It’s always the minorities that are expected to turn the other cheek and be nice, nah, how about decrepit, bigoted fossils leave people alone for a change?