Diversity routine that drew 24,500 complaints is up against Nigella, EastEnders and Bridgerton

A Black Lives Matter-inspired dance routine on Britain’s Got Talent that attracted thousands of complaints has been shortlisted for a Bafta television award.

The dance group Diversity are one of six nominees for the must-see moment award, which is voted for by the public, following the reaction to their performance on the Saturday night ITV programme, which included references to the murder of George Floyd and contributed to a discussion on how race is covered in the television industry.

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