BBC is facing controversy over the decision to have Sam Smith headline the Proms festival, with assurances that the performance will be 'appropriate'. Fans have expressed concerns about Smith's past controversial shows and outfits, but BBC executives defend the selection, emphasizing the event's integrity and suitability for the festival.
Ian Collins says “Sam Smith is a great booking” for the BBC after they received backlash for headlining the non-binary artist at the upcoming Proms. “He’s clearly not going to turn up with nipple clamps and leather pants.” @iancollinsuk | @daisymcandrew | @daisymcandrew https://t.co/XEIAhsM0uE
BBC promise Sam Smith’s Proms performance will be “entirely appropriate” after past ‘Satanic’ backlash "This is very much a Prom – it’s not Sam Smith at the Royal Albert Hall. The look and feel will be entirely appropriate for that festival" https://t.co/ZTlbmUdl7V
BBC issue statement insisting Sam Smith Proms performance will be ‘appropriate' https://t.co/14gIUK0Vtn #samsmith #bbcproms https://t.co/EqLhZ9GcyK
Sam Smith's most SHOCKING looks: As star is named BBC Proms headliner, why raging classical music fans are clutching their pearls... including thongs, latex and nipple covers https://t.co/QokBDeDdDc
Furious fans slam BBC over Sam Smith headlining the Proms after complaints about the star's sexually explicit shows - as the corporation insists the concert will be 'appropriate' https://t.co/78IiIER5Bl https://t.co/V6oR4lNppq
The bosses of the BBC Proms have insisted they are not dumbing down the event as they revealed Sam Smith, Florence Welch and a Disco Prom as the centrepieces of this year’s classical music festival ⬇️ https://t.co/cO7ScrQ7kP
Sam Smith to headline BBC Proms as bosses insist show will be ‘appropriate’ https://t.co/26U12QCtEb
"I'll only be unhappy if Sam Smith comes out with nipple tassels and a corset." JJ Anisiobi reacts to news that Sam Smith is going to perform at the Proms. @jjanisiobi | @AvaSantina https://t.co/trwUt1ccWT
🎤BBC insists Sam Smith Prom will be ‘appropriate’ https://t.co/iLXrgyU2fj
Sam Smith to perform at the Proms as BBC insist set will be 'entirely appropriate for the festival' - after singer's controversial shows and risqué outfits https://t.co/HBdGimMgfg
BBC insists Sam Smith Prom will be ‘appropriate’ https://t.co/iLXrgyU2fj