The hit BBC dance competition show drew to a close on Saturday night, with Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell taking home the Glitter Ball trophy, and while the series isn’t set to return again until next year, the show’s creators have confirmed they are making a major change to the dancer’s costumes after receiving an appeal from animal rights group, PETA.
It’s a huge move in the battle against bird and animal cruelty and follows the lead of fashion labels, including Victoria’s Secret and designers such as Stella McCartney, who have pledged to avoid using real feathers in their designs due to the sickening conditions animals are subjected to.
Strictly Come Dancing to make massive change to show in wake of 'cruelty' claims Strictly Come Dancing is making a major change to its wardrobe department in the wake of 'cruelty' claims.
Executive Producer Sarah James said that in addition to moving away from using real feathers, the costume designers will also do their best to avoid recycling feathers from past costumes.
PETA was overjoyed to hear the news, telling The Sun that they “applaud” the show for making the decision and are “excited” to see what next season’s costumes look like with the new designs.
