Peter Kay accused of homophobia on Strictly Come Dancing
Peter Kay's being accused of making homophobic jokes on Strictly Come Dancing.
The comedian made a surprise appearance on last night's Blackpool special to read out the terms and conditions with host, Claudia Winkleman. He came on dressed up as one of the show's security staff and stood next to Judge Rinder. Jumping away from the celebrity dancer Peter Kay said: "Hey steady, watch it m'lud, watch it m'lud." He then went on to say: "This case is firmly closed." Judge Rinder, who stars in his own reality courtroom show, didn't seem to take offence at the jokes and laughed throughout the performance. However, some people have tweeted that they found the remarks offensive and homophobic. This tweet says: "@bbcstrictly #Strictly isn't Peter kay just making 70s homophobic jokes there about rinder? Am I missing something?!" This tweet says: "Turns out Saturday night family TV at the moment in the UK is just casual homophobia... " Others felt that the sentiment of the jokes was wrong and outdated. This tweet says: "Peter Kay there, wringing out dead catchphrases from 10 years ago and relying on casual homophobia for cheap laughs. #Strictly" Peter Kay did start his appearance by putting his arm round Judge Rinder and saying: "Let me say hello to this fella, he's fantastic this fella." But, some thought Judge Rinder might have been put on the spot and was laughing along for appearances. This tweet: "Such a pity @JudgeRinderTV looked so excited to see @peterkay_co_uk and he goes and makes a homophobic comment? Such a shame @bbcstrictly" Strictly Come Dancing tweeted that Peter Kay was simply bringing something fresh to their T&Cs. @bbcstrictly tweeted "@peterkay_co_uk bringing chaos to our terms and conditions! #Strictly #Blackpool!" And not everyone was offended with plenty of people saying it was the best comedy they'd seen on the show. This tweet says: "I'm gay and thorougly unoffended by Peter Kay on Strictly." This tweet says: "That has been the best bit ever,Peter Kay,brilliant...keeping the BBC one their toes literally." Some disagree that the jokes were homophobic or that Peter Kay meant any harm, but believe that they definitely weren't "helpful." @taylorkwinship "You may not be #homophobic @peterkay_co_uk but your tacky comments on #Strictly aren't helpful for #LGBT people who live with #homophobia" Newsbeat has contacted Peter Kay and the BBC for comment - and is waiting for a reply. Find us on Instagram at BBCNewsbeat and follow us on Snapchat, search for bbc_newsbeat