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Published 09:38 06 Mar 2020 GMT
The Pussycat Dolls have once again come under fire from viewers after treating Australian viewers to a raunchy early morning performance of their hit song 'Don't Cha'.
As the newly reunited band took to the stage of Australian morning television show Sunrise, many viewers found their signature looks and dance moves rather inappropriate for the early hours.
Check out their steamy early-morning performance below:
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The group is currently touring Australia following the release of their new single 'React', but many Sunrise viewers found their eye-popping performance rather provocative for an early morning family show.
Per news.com.au, one mother took to Facebook to express her displeasure at the performance, writing: "I am sorry but not much dancing, to me it was more about sex. I think they are all too old for this. Not impressed, especially for a family show."
Another viewer referred to the performance as a "singing strip show", writing: "Weird choice. Uncomfortable explaining to kids why a singing strip show is on […] because that’s what every little girl should aspire to."
A third viewer stated that "dressing like a stripper isn’t empowering, adding that, "becoming a doctor, lawyer or CEO is empowering."
The band later sat down with news.com.au's Nick Bond to defend their performance, saying that they have been "misunderstood" throughout their career.
Band member Kimberly Wyatt said: "I thought we were beyond this, but obviously the conversation needs to continue. We’re warriors when we step on stage, throwing everything into it. It’s unfortunate that it’s so misunderstood by so many people […] People who feel that they are so affected by it that they have to have something to say.”
The recent backlash comes three months after UK broadcaster ITV received over 400 complaints from disgruntled viewers following a Pussycat Doll performance on popular talent show The X-Factor.
You can check out that pre-watershed performance below:
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One angry Twitter user wrote: "Disgusted with Pussycats dolls on X factor tonight. I’m sorry but I am there are millions of young girls watching this and thinking that they have to look that thin to get recognised. This is a family programme and it’s a disgrace! [sic]"
Another typed: "Disgusting, disrespectful and shameful and all before the watershed. X-Factor is a family show and I enjoy it with my 7 year old daughter who was shocked and disgusted as was I. Call yourself a role model, put some clothes on and grow up. [sic]"
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And a third commented: "The outfits the #pussycatdolls are wearing on #XFactorCelebrity are totally inappropriate for 8.15pm on a family show. Not good role models for girls. You don't have to take your clothes to be successful. [sic]"
But the complaints were just restricted to Twitter. Per The Sun, Ofcom the UK's broadcasting and communications regulator, have confirmed that they received 419 complaints - making it one of the most complained-about moments of the year.
