To me the "N" word or the "P" word are never acceptable.
I hate to hear the "N" word used in songs and in conversation when young men use it, not acceptable and Anton is old enough to know that this word is offensive.
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I'm half black so does that mean it would be okay to be called a n***er, even in jest?
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suzybean offline 1065 Forum Posts Today at 22:56 (Edited: ) Exactly pinkbabe....I quite like Anton but if he did say that word he is an ignorant prick.
He said it to her in Private didn't he, whats all the fuss about.It's just the papers trying to show how much power they have by keeping digging their heels in.
I don't think his partner took any offence or made a complaint, so I can't see what the problems is.
All this is just causing problems that don't exist.
I read that he said it in front of 15 or so other people, and that she did take offence (in that she was stunned in to silence), and the derogatory word Paki for people with origins in S.E. Asia is on a par with the word nigger.
If Laila Rouss carries on dancing with him and acting like a pro, it says a lot more about her than it does about Anton Du Beke.
Just because you don't have a problem with it doesn't mean others wont be offended, and yes it has clouded my judgement about him as a person (and budding t.v. personality).
If it had been said between the two of them, it was a joke, and she is half Indian is beside the point. He said it, and that kind of language belongs in an era when prejudice and ignorance was accepted. I don't care if he glides across the dance floor like Fred Astaire, he's a prick.
If Laila Rouss carries on dancing with him and acting like a pro, it says a lot more about her than it does about Anton Du Beke.
Just because you don't have a problem with it doesn't mean others wont be offended, and yes it has clouded my judgement about him as a person (and budding t.v. personality).
If it had been said between the two of them, it was a joke, and she is half Indian is beside the point. He said it, and that kind of language belongs in an era when prejudice and ignorance was accepted. I don't care if he glides across the dance floor like Fred Astaire, he's a prick.
I'm really confused with all this name calling.
If someone called me a name I'm sure I wouldn't be offended.
If Anton called his Partner that name because she had put so much Fake Tan on and I assume her skin is usually a lot lighter then why would it upset her?
Would it be ok if he had called her an Indian, of which she is anyway?
And how does all this make the lovely people from Pakistan of which I know many and have worked with and been friends with.
How are they going to feel if it is offensive to say the 'P'*** name.
I think we are going way over the top and Anton didn't say it to cause offence,and unless she complains then I would have thought that was the end of it.
If someone called me a name I'm sure I wouldn't be offended.
If Anton called his Partner that name because she had put so much Fake Tan on and I assume her skin is usually a lot lighter then why would it upset her?
Would it be ok if he had called her an Indian, of which she is anyway?
And how does all this make the lovely people from Pakistan of which I know many and have worked with and been friends with.
How are they going to feel if it is offensive to say the 'P'*** name.
I think we are going way over the top and Anton didn't say it to cause offence,and unless she complains then I would have thought that was the end of it.
The P word is not just any old describing word. It was acceptable to brandish it in jokes back when Jim Davidson ruled to telly screens. If it's all fine and dandy then Anton's apology would not have been necessary, so ask your friends how they feel about it's use, and what emotions it connotes, because they may be better placed to explain that it's a stupid thing to say to anyone (even if they do have origins somewhere near Pakistan).
This must really have annoyed that X Factor bunch. They'd kill for this publicity. Even a full page on the story in The Grauniad. 
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He said it to her in Private didn't he, whats all the fuss about. It's just the papers trying to show how much power they have by keeping digging their heels in.
If he said it in private, how come the papers know about it? Someone who heard it must have thought it was worth making a big deal about. I think you'll find it's anti-racism campaign groups who have made the fuss, the papers have simply reported it.But as usual, blame the messenger
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I think you'll find it's anti-racism campaign groups who have made the fuss
I think you'll find it's the program PR people who have made the fuss. There is no such thing as bad publicity in the tawdry world of crap TV.
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tawdry world of crap TV
How very dare you use the 'c' word about Strictly?PS - Anton is also a P word... let me down badly there, I've always liked him.
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I think you'll find it's the program PR people who have made the fuss.
Not true, simple as that.
I liked him as well, he coulda been a contender in light entertainment. But whoever is making the fuss, I think the fuss is justified.
Well played Lailla Rouass!
Well played Lailla Rouass!
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Strictly is not crap!
We will have to agree to disagree.Whatever happened to Saturday night telly? 
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I liked him as well, he coulda been a contender in light entertainment. But whoever is making the fuss, I think the fuss is justified. Well played Lailla Rouass!
Yep - it has to be said there's a bit of double standards coming into play when they sacked Carole Thatcher for the same thing.Reference:
Not true, simple as that
It's 100% true. That's how these programmes work.
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It's 100% true. That's how these programmes work.
Do you work for the show, or the BBC?
I agree to disagree CT. Strictly is my guilty pleasure, and even my husband (who is more of your opinion) can see that it is a slick, well made feel good bit of telly. Saturday nights are grand, I have the cha cha cha and he gets his MOTD after.
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Do you work for the show, or the BBC?
Yes I do.
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I have the cha cha cha and he gets his MOTD after.
That's a brilliant, and brand new euphemism. Reference:crossy
That's a brilliant, and brand new euphemism
I'm glad it resonated 
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Yes I do.
What department? Maybe you've met my OH
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Yep - it has to be said there's a bit of double standards coming into play when they sacked Carole Thatcher for the same thing.
He reportedly apologised, she thought she had done no wrong, and refused to.Reference:
He reportedly apologised, she thought she had done no wrong, and refused to
Ah right - forgot about that bit! LTNS - how are you doing?
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Ah right - forgot about that bit! LTNS - how are you doing?
believe it or not, since we left C4, I was never sure if you were the RB fan, I think I've mixed you up with another forumer, 
they would explain a reply I got from her 
I'm fine thanks, I still poke me head in now and again, struggling to get the hang of livecloud, yet it has more on here , than any other site I've been on, I loved the fact that Russell made such a hash of hosting the US awards in 2008 that he got the gig again this year,
It's a shame that there has been so much controversy this year on SCD. First the Alesha/Arlene stuff and now the Anton stuff.
I watch SCD because I like the glitz, the glamour and the dancing! I can forget about the daily grind and go back in time when men were gentlemen and glided their beautifully dressed partners around the dance floor.
I watch SCD because I like the glitz, the glamour and the dancing! I can forget about the daily grind and go back in time when men were gentlemen and glided their beautifully dressed partners around the dance floor.
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when men were gentlemen and glided their beautifully dressed partners around the dance floor
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I've mixed you up with another forumer, they would explain a reply I got from her
LOL! Yes, I'm the RB fan... as the comment I just left on your wall will testify! 
I watch SCD because I like the glitz, the glamour and the dancing! I can forget about the daily grind and go back in time when men were gentlemen and glided their beautifully dressed partners around the dance floor.
I completely agree - and a couple of hours R+R locked in another world gives me a much needed boost 
Strictly Come Dancing's Laila defends Du Beke in race storm
"We just want to move on from it," says Laila Rouass
Laila Rouass on Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Laila Rouass has spoken out in defence of her dance partner Anton Du Beke, who's at the centre of a race row. Du Beke has come in for heavy criticism and there have been calls for his sacking after he said Rouass looked like a 'Paki' in an off-air comment.
The comment was made when former Footballer's Wives star Rouass turned up to rehearsals after having a spray tan. Du Beke has since apologised 'unreservedly' for his behaviour towards his Strictly Come Dancing partner, who has Indian ancestry.
"Absolutely not. Anton has apologised and I've accepted it. This happened a couple of weeks ago now and we are just having a really good time. We just want to move on from it," said Rouass after being asked if she thought Du Beke should be sacked.
The BBC has faced claims of double standards over the incident, after Carol Thatcher was axed from her role on The One Show after she used an offensive term during a chat in the programme's green room.
A BBC spokesman drew a distinction between the two incidents, saying that while Du Beke had offered an unreserved apology, Thatcher apologised but continued to maintain her comment was a joke. "Anton understands that it's offensive and has unconditionally apologised," he added.
Hope Not Hate, the anti-racism campaign, said Du Beke should be axed from the BBC1 Saturday night show for his remark.
"The BBC took a clear line on the Carol Thatcher 'golliwog' comment. If anything, this comment is even more offensive," their spokesman said
Isn't it strange that what Anton said to his partner was a few weeks ago, I wonder if someone has been paid a lot of money to reveal this?
If it was in the public domain for a few minutes it would probably have caused a rush of phone calls but we don't even know where the info has been leaked from.
Sounds like SCD have a couple of spies listening in because it probably came from where they do the dance training.
Or those that edit the filming during the week.
It's a good job they don't have camera's and Mics in the pubs and clubs and Hotels up and down the country.
There wouldn't be enough room in the papers to get it all in.
If it was in the public domain for a few minutes it would probably have caused a rush of phone calls but we don't even know where the info has been leaked from.
Sounds like SCD have a couple of spies listening in because it probably came from where they do the dance training.
Or those that edit the filming during the week.
It's a good job they don't have camera's and Mics in the pubs and clubs and Hotels up and down the country.
There wouldn't be enough room in the papers to get it all in.
Amy Winehouse and Dionne Bromfield to sing on Strictly Come Dancing
Amy Winehouse will sing on Strictly this Saturday
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Anton's loving Laila!
Kate Garraway
Posted: Tuesday 6 Oct 2009
I had to laugh when Alesha Dixon said to Anton Du Beke on Strictly Come Dancing that she was glad he finally had a partner who could dance!
No disrespect to Gillian Taylforth, who partnered him last year, but between her and me, Anton hasn’t had an easy time with his celebrity partners!
Thank goodness for Laila Rouass, then! Not only can Laila dance, she is gorgeous and seems lovely, too.
Anton phoned me while I was on holiday in Turkey last week and told me she’s a brilliant mover and a fantastic person, too – so he really is like the cat that got the cream!
I’m really pleased that the “Alesha backlash” seems to have died down.
I said in my column last week that we should give her a break and let her find her feet – and, lo and behold, she has.
She gives great, constructive comments and looks really at ease on the panel. Good on you, Alesha!
Thank goodness for Laila Rouass, then! Not only can Laila dance, she is gorgeous and seems lovely, too.
Anton phoned me while I was on holiday in Turkey last week and told me she’s a brilliant mover and a fantastic person, too – so he really is like the cat that got the cream!
I’m really pleased that the “Alesha backlash” seems to have died down.
I said in my column last week that we should give her a break and let her find her feet – and, lo and behold, she has.
She gives great, constructive comments and looks really at ease on the panel. Good on you, Alesha!
Dallerup supports Du Beke after race row
Tuesday, October 6 2009, 13:37 BST
By Daniel Kilkelly, Entertainment Reporter
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Camilla Dallerup has defended Anton Du Beke against allegations of racism.
The professional dancer, who triumphed with actor Tom Chambers in last year's series, spoke out following calls for Du Beke to be sacked by the BBC.
Du Beke recently made a public apology for describing his celebrity dance partner Laila Rouass as a "P**i". The remark was allegedly made in rehearsals two weeks ago.
Dallerup has now insisted that her former co-star is not a racist, dismissing the incident as an isolated lapse of judgement.
She told Live From Studio Five: "Clearly Anton made a mistake. He has apologised to Laila, who's accepted his apology.
"I must say I have worked with Anton for 15 years and I have never heard him make any racist remarks in the past."
Reports have suggested that the BBC will take no further action over the matter.
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Reports have suggested that the BBC will take no further action over the matter.
Indeed! They've had some fantastic publicity from it. Well done to their PR people. What can the X Factor possibly do to trump that?
Anton has been so stupid, he now needs to think before he speaks if Laila the recipent of that comment has forgiven him then thats good for me although can understand why people have took it offensive as it's not a nice word. I did hear about the terrorist comments before hand also which were apparently also a joke but theres a fine line. Notice how the press claimed they found out through inside info, if it happened in front of all the pros etc surely they would want to keep it quiet to avoid a backlash? but someone from SCD tipped them off.
, he now needs to think before he speaks if Laila the recipent of that comment has forgiven him then thats good for me although can understand why people have took it offensive as it's not a nice word. I did hear about the terrorist comments before hand also which were apparently also a joke but theres a fine line. Notice how the press claimed they found out through inside info, if it happened in front of all the pros etc surely they would want to keep it quiet to avoid a backlash? but someone from SCD tipped them off.Strictly Come Dancing star Jo Wood has forgiven husband Ronnie
By Rachael Wheeler, Mirror.co.uk 7/10/2009
Strictly Come Dancing star Jo Wood has apparently forgiven husband Ronnie for leaving her for 21-year-old Ekaterina Ivanova.
The 54-year-old is said to have moved on from the Rolling Stones rocker and feels no bitterness towards him.
Ronnie, 62, walked out on his wife and family to hook up with Russian model Ekaterina last year (below).
But this week, Jo reportedly said: “I’ve forgiven him and I’m not bitter about anything he’s done. Life’s too short to be like that.”
Strictly Come Dancing star in Norfolk
KATE SCOTTER
07 October 2009 15:30
People have the chance to indulge in an evening of beauty and glamour with a Strictly Come Dancing star.
Jo Wood, who currently partners Brendan Cole in the BBC series, will join Jarrolds at The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market on Wednesday, October 28 from 6pm.
The ex wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will showcase her organic beauty range Jo Wood Organics.
The brand's design influences stem from the 54-year-old's eclectic rock n' roll edge, her love of 1970's BIBA from her modelling days and the decadent and beautiful Art Nouveau movement.
Tickets cost £25 from the SKINspa counter in Jarrolds. Call 01603 660661 for more information.
KATE SCOTTER
07 October 2009 15:30
People have the chance to indulge in an evening of beauty and glamour with a Strictly Come Dancing star.
Jo Wood, who currently partners Brendan Cole in the BBC series, will join Jarrolds at The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market on Wednesday, October 28 from 6pm.
The ex wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will showcase her organic beauty range Jo Wood Organics.
The brand's design influences stem from the 54-year-old's eclectic rock n' roll edge, her love of 1970's BIBA from her modelling days and the decadent and beautiful Art Nouveau movement.
Tickets cost £25 from the SKINspa counter in Jarrolds. Call 01603 660661 for more information.
I hope this Anton business goes away and doesn't put a damper on SCD. It was a thoughtless remark and terribly stupid. If he really wanted to insult her, he could have said she looked like Jordan! 
