So the BBC edited Born This Way for #letitshine so it didn't mention any LGBT references. Surely that's the whole message of the song?
— Jordan (@Jord_an1) February 18, 2017
No matter straight, straight or straight, straight or cisgender life, I'm on that right track baby, I was Born This Way, hey! #LetItShine
— david chipakupaku (@DavidChippa) February 19, 2017
#letitshine how can you sing born this way without mentioning anything about equality and diversity ??? It's the point of the song
— David (@davidsmunday) February 18, 2017
The lyrics that failed to make the cut on Saturday night are: Don’t be a drag, just be a queen Whether you’re broke or evergreen You’re black, white, beige, chola descent You’re Lebanese, you’re orient Whether life’s disabilities Left you outcast, bullied, or teased Rejoice and love yourself today ’Cause baby you were born this way No matter gay, straight, or bi, Lesbian, transgendered life, I’m on the right track baby, I was born to survive. No matter black, white or beige Chola or orient made, I’m on the right track baby, I was born to be brave. The omission did nothing for Iron Sun's chances, as the boyband were voted off the BBC One competition later that night. Responding to the controversy, a spokesperson for the BBC told Radio Times: "All songs featured on the show were cut for time only." You can watch the full performance here: More stories: Colton Haynes shares cute-as-hell bedroom snap with new boyfriend Inspiring story of forbidden love discovered in Word War Two letters between two menmayb 'Iron Sun' got kicked out of let it shine because they decided to cover their fragile masculinity by doctoring 'Born This Way' @BBCOne
— adam (@adrbrts) February 19, 2017