The Pussycat Dolls caused major controversy with their raunchy comeback performance on Saturday night’s X Factor: Celebrity.
Ofcom received a total of 419 complains about the performance, according to The MailOnline.
The band performed a medley of their classic hits, as well as sharing a snippet of their new track React.
Waiting for the @Ofcom complaints after the pussycat dolls showing off most of their lady bits before the watershed ????#XFactorCelebrity
— Claire Grace (@clairelougrace) November 30, 2019
The watchdog will reportedly review the performance and the complaints before deciding whether or not to launch an investigation.
“We’ve had 419 complaints about the Pussycat Dolls’ performance on Saturday,” a spokesperson told the publication.
“We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate.”
Angry parents calling Ofcom because of what the pussycat dolls are wearing before the watershed:#XFactorCelebrity #XFactor pic.twitter.com/sAcgWELZbj
— tasha ???? (@eds_shirtsleeve) November 30, 2019
The majority of complaints were made regarding the raunchiness of the dance moves and costumes worn by the girl group.
Some viewers took issue with their costumes and moves being broadcast before watershed.
The performance received more than 10 times the amount of complaints as Little Mix’s performance on the show three years ago, which was branded “too sexy” by critics.
Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta have reunited without sixth member Melody Thornton.
The band are embarking on a UK and Ireland tour in the new year.