Strictly Come Dancing contestant Susan Calman has dismissed criticism about being paired up with a man on the show, saying she is “not being held hostage by the BBC”.
Viewers will discover on Saturday night who the 4ft 10in Scottish comedian, who is gay and married her partner in 2012, will be dancing with in the new series.
Who will my dance boyfriend be? Find out Saturday 7pm @BBCOne. https://t.co/cQMPlOvCgD
— Susan Calman (@SusanCalman) September 8, 2017
After posting on Twitter “Who will my dance boyfriend be? Find out Saturday”, she tweeted a Gif of a Minion character dropping a mic.
“I wanted to dance with a man. I am not being held hostage by the BBC. I’m still well gay and proud of it”, she wrote.
And for the (hopefully) last time
I wanted to dance with a man I am not being held hostage by the BBCI'm still well gay and proud of it pic.twitter.com/tIsjjIkqy7
— Susan Calman (@SusanCalman) September 8, 2017
Her fans were supportive.
@WeezybenDarling wrote: “I don’t understand why people don’t get this. Good luck for the show – am so excited you are doing it!”
@lizshedden87 joked: “Plus that way, you are safe from the ‘Strictly curse'”
Plus that way, you are safe from the "Strictly curse" 😉
— Liz (@lizshedden87) September 8, 2017
Well said Susan! We know you're happy dancing with one of the male pros and would have known this before you signed up for it.
— Joanna (@JoMac39) September 8, 2017
You tell em pic.twitter.com/ktyBM8atPE
— Kevin Wardrop (@kevinwardrop) September 8, 2017
Did Judge Rinder have this much hassle? 🙄
— ✌🏼Charlotte ✨ (@mookpixie) September 8, 2017
I don't understand why people don't get this. Good luck for the show – am so excited you are doing it!
— Louise Darling (@WeezybenDarling) September 8, 2017
Other celebrities taking part this year include Mollie King, Ruth Langsford and the Reverend Richard Coles.
Strictly bosses have confirmed the BBC1 show will pay tribute to former host Sir Bruce Forsyth.
:: Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday at 7pm on BBC1.
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