Strictly Come Dancing Faces Backlash Over On-Screen Typo
The BBC's flagship entertainment programme, Strictly Come Dancing, found itself in hot water following Saturday night's broadcast after an embarrassing on-screen typo involving guest star Arthur Hill. The 25-year-old singer, famous for his track 'Hey Arthur!', was featured on the November 8 episode supporting his friend and contestant George Clarke.
What Exactly Went Wrong?
During a segment where Arthur Hill appeared alongside fellow influencers Arthur TV and Italian Bach to offer support to Clarke before his dance with professional partner Alexis Warr, a glaring error appeared in the introductory titles. The caption incorrectly displayed his name as 'Athur Hill', omitting the crucial 'R' from his first name while correctly spelling his companion's name, Arthur TV.
Arthur Hill addressed the mishap directly on TikTok, expressing his initial excitement about appearing on the popular BBC show. 'I was so buzzing to be on Strictly with my boys, with my mates on Saturday [and] seeing George [while] Hey Arthur played in the background,' he said, before adding with humorous disappointment, 'Or should I say, Hey Athur?'
Social Media Reaction and Fallout
The singer's video quickly gained thousands of likes, with fans flocking to comment on the blunder. One viewer notably declared that 'Strictly on thin ice with Athur Hill', capturing the sentiment of many who found the error both amusing and unprofessional.
Another observant fan pointed out that the mistake was particularly noticeable because the names appeared to be in alphabetical order, meaning Arthur Hill's name should have come first anyway. A third supporter humorously suggested starting a 'petition to change your legal name to Athur Hill'.
Arthur himself demonstrated his good humour about the situation, attempting to pronounce the misspelt version of his name in a Scottish accent and joking that 'It's like they want me to crash out.' Despite the laughter, the incident has raised questions about the attention to detail on one of the BBC's most-watched entertainment programmes.
