Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas makes last minute outfit change after animal rights charity slammed BBC show for 'cruel and gory' element to costumes Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Hannah Mcdonald Published: 00:46, 4 November 2024 | Updated: 00:58, 4 November 2024 e-mail View comments Shirley Ballas was forced to make a last minute outfit change after animal rights charity PETA slammed the BBC show for its use of feathers. The show's head judge, 64, looked incredible in a one-shouldered bright red sequin dress for Sunday's results show.
Shirley opened Saturday night's ICONS live show wearing an incredible Cher costume, before changing into the red gown to film the pre-recorded results. But it has now been revealed that the red dress was actually meant to be adorned with ostrich feathers - which had to be hurriedly plucked off in between filming. Last week PETA complained to the BBC about the use of bird plumage in the show's costumes, a practice which is often painful and sometimes fatal for birds.
Shirley Ballas was forced to make a last minute outfit change for the results show after animal rights charity PETA slammed the BBC show for its use of feathers Last week PETA complained to the BBC about the use of bird plumage in the show's costumes, a practice which is often painful and sometimes fatal for birds A source told The Sun : 'Shirley was shocked by the suddenness of it all and because the outfit pulled to bits was quite glamorous and expensive. 'T.