The Pussycat Dolls’ raunchy One Show performance sparks 119 complaints to BBC

The One Show received 119 complaints from unimpressed viewers over The Pussycat Dolls recent raunchy performance.

The recently reformed girl group donned racy outfits for their performance on February 26, where they showcased their latest single React.

But the angry response from viewers prompted a statement from the BBC on their website who insisted they worked with the Dolls to ensure the performance was ‘suitable’ for evening audiences.  

The broadcaster said: ‘We worked with the band to ensure their performance was suitable. The Pussycat Dolls are well known for their dance routines and outfits and we announced at the start of the show that they would be appearing. Their performance then came towards the end of the programme, just before 8pm.

‘As with all performers, we worked with the band to ensure their performance was suitable for the programme. We felt it was appropriate for the time slot and wouldn’t fall outside the expectations of most viewers. However, we appreciate that some viewers didn’t agree.

‘We believe this film highlighted an important issue. We have noted that some viewers felt that these two items shouldn’t have been included in the same programme.’       

The complaints come after The Pussycat Dolls were caught up in an awkward technical blunder during their performance on The One Show.

As they lined up to sing their latest hit, he quintet failed to realise their track had began playing – missing their cues and standing on stage, backs turned.

The girl group – led by frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger, 41 – stood ready to go, facing away from the audience, when One Show host Matt Baker announced them.

The music began, albeit at a low volume, and well into the first verse the ladies remained with their backs turned.

The delay caused Jessica Sutta to turn and look at her fellow singers, all wondering what was happening.

After a painfully long time, the track cut out – with Matt having to step in and re-introduce the group.

The music then came on again, on full volume, and the performance was able to commence. 

The band – which also features Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt – were then able to get on with it like the consummate professionals they are.

Viewers took to Twitter to weigh in on the matter, of course.

‘Oh dear. Someone on the #oneshow will get there arse booted by the #pussycatdolls for that blooper!’ one person commented.

Another posted: ‘Eek. That hasn’t gone well has it!’ 

A third typed: ‘Pussycats caught cat napping…’

‘Wow, the #PussyCatDolls are erm, sounding a bit, erm…’ posted another.

Another posted: ‘Eeeeeeeee. That was a bit awks.’ 

A BBC spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘There was a minor technical fault on the part of The One Show which affected the beginning of the Pussycat Doll’s live performance’.

The group are commencing on a UK tour this year, having announced their reformation at the end of 2019.

But things have been shaky so far – with their comeback performance on The X Factor racking up over 400 complaints to Ofcom.

After performing their risqué routine, the girls were seen exiting the studios. 

Nicole did not look impressed as she left the show – but was spotted getting into a car with her rugby player boyfriend Thom Evans, before they drove off into the night.

The band will kick off their UK and Ireland tour at 3Arena in Dublin on Sunday, April 5.

The One Show airs Monday-Friday at 7PM on BBC One.