Gavin and Stacey viewers weren't happy when the hotly-anticipated Christmas special included the use of a homophobic slur when it aired tonight.
Nessa and Bryn performed a version of Fairytale of New York when the characters enjoyed a night out on Christmas Eve.
And to the disappointment of many watching at home they decided to use the word "f****t", which appears in the lyrics of the festive classic.
Many took to Twitter to slam the move, with one writing: "Well that confirms it #GavinandStacey is trash. #fairytaleofnewyork."
Another posted: "Really wish they’d changed that lyric. Would have been smarter and more caring."
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"#GavinandStacey said the f word in fairytale of New York ??? Hmm disappointing," a third said.
Another said: "Not to reignite the annual Fairytale of New York argument, but not feeling great about the Gavin and Stacey special making the closeted gay character sing the F word."
Another wrote: "Was really hoping they would change the words to Fairytale of New York but no. Disappointing."
The BBC had confirmed that the song featured in the special and would be uncensored before it aired.
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The broadcaster opted to use the original foul-mouthed soundtrack because the lyrics have been "well-established" with the audience.
It also noted Fairytale of New York is a "very popular, much-loved Christmas song" which has been played on loop in the Christmas season.
A spokesperson for the BBC told The Metro : “Fairytale of New York is a very popular, much-loved Christmas song played widely throughout the festive season, and the lyrics are well-established with the audience.”
The decision has caused a stir as LGBT campaigner Peter Tatchell said using the expletive version could send out the wrong message to people coming from the BBC.
He told The Times : "The BBC would not screen a Christmas song with the n-word in it. It would be deemed deeply prejudiced and unacceptable.
"'So why the double standards when it comes to the f-word?"
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