BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Lauren Oakley has launched a scathing public rebuke against a group of male passengers on a train from Birmingham International to London Euston, branding their behaviour as "disgraceful" and "abominable". The incident occurred on Friday, March 27, 2026, during the 10:58 AM service, leaving Oakley horrified by the misogynistic remarks overheard in the carriage.
Outrage Over Offensive Comments
Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Lauren Oakley did not hold back in her condemnation. She directly addressed the group, stating: "To the group of cis white men on the 10.58 train from BHX to Euston, the way you are speaking about women is disgraceful. You should be ashamed of yourselves. And I only hope men don't speak about your daughters in this way."
Oakley further criticised their lack of awareness, adding: "The fact that you think in this way in the first place is abominable - and the way you think the whole carriage wants to hear your conversation is disgusting." Her posts quickly garnered significant attention and support from followers online.
Public Reaction and Support
The response from fans and the public was overwhelmingly supportive of Oakley's stance. One fan replied: "It's a horrible society we live in hope your ok." Another expressed: "Some men have very terrifying and awful views on women. It makes me feel so sick. Women are incredible and do not deserve any of this behaviour. I'm really sorry you had to experience this Lauren, thank you for speaking up."
Additional comments included "What the hell?" and "Hope you're OK," with one user noting: "Happens a lot on modern public transport," highlighting broader concerns about behaviour on trains and other transport services.
Context Within Strictly Come Dancing News
Lauren Oakley's outburst came on the same day that Strictly Come Dancing made headlines for another reason: the departure of professional dancer Luba Mushtuk from the BBC show. Mushtuk announced her exit with "a heart full of gratitude," becoming the third professional to leave recently, following Nadiya Bychkova and Karen Hauer.
In her statement, Mushtuk said: "With a heart full of gratitude, the time has come for me to step away from Strictly Come Dancing. Thank you for the amazing opportunity and the unforgettable memories. It has truly meant the world to me. Now it's time for me to follow my dreams beyond the show, and I'm excited for what the future holds."
This news adds to a period of transition for the popular dance programme, as bosses bid heartfelt goodbyes to long-serving professionals. Meanwhile, Oakley's vocal stand against offensive behaviour underscores ongoing societal issues regarding respect and decency in public spaces.
