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Jordan and Ashley Banjo referenced their BLM-inspired routine while presenting an award (Picture: Rex)Ashley Banjo made reference to the complaints about Diversity\u2019s powerful Black Lives Matter-inspired dance routine on Britain\u2019s Got Talent at the Baftas.\u00a0
\nThe dancer and choreographer, 32, made reference to the 31,000 complaints the performance received as he and brother Jordan Banjo arrived to present an award at the Bafta TV Awards.\u00a0
\nAs the pair took to the stage to announce the nominees for the award for best feature, Ashley began: \u2018So, it\u2019s lovely to be invited here tonight to present a Bafta and to be joined by the nominees all having a little party back at home.\u2019
\nJordan then added: \u2018It makes a lovely change to be stood here, suited and booted, not sweating in rehearsal being shouted at by this guy, being moaned at by this guy, being told what to do\u2026\u2019
\nAshley then quipped: \u2018Thank you Jord, stop complaining \u2013 I\u2019ve had enough of that for the past year, thank you.\u2019
\nThe performance took place in September 2020\u00a0and was inspired by the events of the past 12 months, including the protests against police brutality\u00a0sparked by the death of George Floyd.<\/p>\n
The routine drew 31,000\u00a0Ofcom\u00a0complaints and the Ashley himself was\u00a0subject to horrific racist abuse online.
\nEarlier in the week, he revealed that he hoped the performance would inspire his own children to \u2018do what\u2019s right\u2019 regardless of the backlash.\u00a0
\nHe told the Loose Women panel earlier in the week: \u2018I was just interested in saying what was on my heart and what was going on at the time.
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\u2018I would be absolutely over the moon to win this one, but it\u2019s the one moment where an award won\u2019t define the moment for me.\u00a0
\n\u2018It was about standing up for what was right and going through the storm. I want to use that moment and teach my kids to do what\u2019s right.\u2019
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