Ofcom Clears Semi-Final

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has cleared the BBC of any wrongdoing during the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final, in which all three couples were put through to the final.

In its Broadcast Bulletin 132, the regulator stated: "Ofcom was satisfied that appropriate steps were taken by the BBC and the disadvantage to viewers minimised.
In Ofcom’s view the BBC had been open and transparent with viewers about the mistake it made and the [refund] solution adopted."

Ofcom was satisfied with the steps taken by the BBC, and with the BBC's assurances that voting and judging mechanisms would be evaluated in the future.