Despite their efforts to poke fun at critics of their “raunchy” routines, Pussycat Dolls’ performance on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway has led to complaints.
The five-piece have frequently faced criticism over their outfits and dance moves with their comeback performance on X Factor: Celebrity sparking over 400 Ofcom complaints last December.
On Saturday night, they laughed off the matter, taking part in a skit which saw Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly beg the ladies to tone things down.
After hilariously brushing them off, Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt and Carmit Bachar began their performance as the presenters tried to block them from view with giant ‘censored’ signs and graphics.
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Unfortunately, you just can’t please everyone and 68 viewers still contacted the broadcasting watchdog, reports the Sun.
A representative for ITV told Standard Online: “We believe the Pussycat Dolls routine, which was set within the context of a comedy sketch was suitable to be included within the show.”
Pussycat Dolls – In pictures
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The Pussycat Dolls (left to right) Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Carmit Bachar
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The Pussycat Dolls on The BBC One Show
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Pussycat Dolls: Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar and Kimberly Wyatt, on Heart Radio’s Breakfast show ahead of their reunion performance on The X Factor: Celebrity this weekend
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of the Pussycat Dolls performs at the Conde Nast “Fashion Rocks” pre-party at Mansion IN 2008
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Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, Nicole Scherzingeron, Ashley Roberts and Melody Thornton IN 2009
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Jessica Sutta, Jamie Theakston, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Kimberly Wyatt and Amanda Holden. The Pussycat Dolls appeared on Heart Radio’s Breakfast show ahead of a reunion performance on The X Factor: Celebrity this weekend
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Pussycat Dolls: Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar and Kimberly Wyatt, on Heart Radio’s Breakfast show ahead of their reunion performance on The X Factor: Celebrity this weekend
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Pussycat Dolls: Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar and Kimberly Wyatt, on Heart Radio’s Breakfast show ahead of their reunion performance on The X Factor: Celebrity this weekend
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Pussycat Dolls Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzingeron and Kimberly Wyatt in 2009
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Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, Nicole Scherzingeron, Ashley Roberts and Melody Thornton in 2009
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Nicole Scherzinger of the band The Pussycat Dolls performsat the Vector Arena,Auckland, New Zealand in 2009
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Nicole Scherzinger and the Pussycat Dolls perform on the runway at the Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
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The Pussycat Dolls perform at the Ford Live! Event in aid of The National Breast Cancer Foundation 2008
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Pussycat Dolls: Kimberly Wyatt,Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger Ashley Roberts,Melody Thornton launch their album “Doll Domination” in 2008
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Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls performs on stage during the Live Earth concert held at Wembley Stadium in 2007
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Pussycat Dolls arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards 2008
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Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls perform at the Ford Live! Event in aid of The National Breast Cancer Foundation at the Queensbridge Hotel in 2008
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Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar and Melody Thorton perform in Dublin in 2006
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Kimberley Wyatt, Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton pose for a portrait in the backstage studio at the 12th annual MTV Europe Music Awards 2005
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Pussycat Dolls: Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt in 2005
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The Pussycat Dolls: Melody, Kimberly, Nicole, Jessica and Ashley
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The Pussycat Dolls (left to right) Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Carmit Bachar
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The Pussycat Dolls on The BBC One Show
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Pussycat Dolls: Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar and Kimberly Wyatt, on Heart Radio’s Breakfast show ahead of their reunion performance on The X Factor: Celebrity this weekend
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Nicole Scherzinger
of the Pussycat Dolls performs at the Conde Nast “Fashion Rocks” pre-party at Mansion IN 2008
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Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, Nicole Scherzingeron, Ashley Roberts and Melody Thornton IN 2009
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Jessica Sutta, Jamie Theakston, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Kimberly Wyatt and Amanda Holden. The Pussycat Dolls appeared on Heart Radio’s Breakfast show ahead of a reunion performance on The X Factor: Celebrity this weekend
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Pussycat Dolls: Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar and Kimberly Wyatt, on Heart Radio’s Breakfast show ahead of their reunion performance on The X Factor: Celebrity this weekend
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Pussycat Dolls: Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar and Kimberly Wyatt, on Heart Radio’s Breakfast show ahead of their reunion performance on The X Factor: Celebrity this weekend
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Pussycat Dolls Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzingeron and Kimberly Wyatt in 2009
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Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, Nicole Scherzingeron, Ashley Roberts and Melody Thornton in 2009
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Nicole Scherzinger of the band The Pussycat Dolls performsat the Vector Arena,Auckland, New Zealand in 2009
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Nicole Scherzinger and the Pussycat Dolls perform on the runway at the Pussycat Dolls by Robin Antin Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
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The Pussycat Dolls perform at the Ford Live! Event in aid of The National Breast Cancer Foundation 2008
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Pussycat Dolls: Kimberly Wyatt,Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger Ashley Roberts,Melody Thornton launch their album “Doll Domination” in 2008
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Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls performs on stage during the Live Earth concert held at Wembley Stadium in 2007
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Pussycat Dolls arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards 2008
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Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls perform at the Ford Live! Event in aid of The National Breast Cancer Foundation at the Queensbridge Hotel in 2008
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Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar and Melody Thorton perform in Dublin in 2006
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Kimberley Wyatt, Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton pose for a portrait in the backstage studio at the 12th annual MTV Europe Music Awards 2005
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Pussycat Dolls: Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt in 2005
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The Pussycat Dolls: Melody, Kimberly, Nicole, Jessica and Ashley
Pussycat Dolls are currently busy promoting their upcoming reunion tour and also stopped off at The One Show earlier this week.
Their rendition of React suffered a small hiccup though as an issue with the backing track left the ladies stood with their backs to a bewildered audience.
Pussycat Dolls’ tour kicks off in April and includes two dates at London’s O2 Arena.
