Diversity returned to the Britain's Got Talent stage for a live semi-final performance, choosing to take the knee once again in a tremendous and defiant display.
The dance troupe's last appearance on the show, in 2020, amassed more than 20,000 complaints to Ofcom, after a performance themed around the Black Lives Matter protests, which were taking place following the death of George Floyd.
In a nod to the horrific case, Ashley Banjo had his neck knelt on by a white dancer dressed as a police officer before the group took a knee during the routine.Their powerful routine garnered a mixed reaction from viewers, with many praising them for using their platform to share an important message, while others argued it was too political for national television.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. There were 24,500 complaints submitted to Ofcom following their appearance on the show, making it one of the most complained about TV moments in the UK.This time, their routine focused on the message of social media and connectivity, but also took aim at the fallout of their last routine - with the footage of it flashing up on screen following news headlines talking about the performance and the complaints to Ofcom, all while rain flooded down on the performers.
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