Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon has invited unhappy viewers to 'kiss her black ass' following last week's show.
The first of this year's semi-finals featured a stirring performance from Ashley Banjo and his dance troupe Diversity, who paid homage to the Black Lives Matter movement and referenced the death of George Floyd in a routine lasting several minutes.
More than 10,000 viewers have now complained to TV regulator Ofcom about the performance, however, with some taking to Twitter to criticise the group for making a political statement on the entertainment show.
Referring to the critics, Dixon commented on Banjo's social media: "They can kiss my black ass."
Fellow judge Amanda Holden signalled her support by replying with a heart emoji.
The second of the semi-finals airs Saturday night on ITV.
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