They had been performing a dance duet together when they shared a kiss at the end. While the show received some praise for tackling a still taboo topic, other viewers were furious, but the BBC maintains it dealt with the topic factually and appropriately. (Image: BBC)The BBC has now responded to complaints, writing on its website: "We have received complaints about a storyline involving a same-sex kiss. The statement concluded: "At Children’s BBC, we are proud to reflect all areas of children’s lives across our factual and fictional output. "This moment in The Next Step is merely one story among a myriad of voices and experiences across our output."

Source: Daily Mirror August 02, 2020 14:54 UTC