Stacey Solomon’s BBC Show Receives 1,500 Complaints Over ‘Animal Cruelty’

Stacey Solomon's BBC home makeover show, Sort Your Life Out, has received 1,502 complaints over concerns of animal cruelty following a scene in which the family's companion rabbits were moved from their indoor enclosure to an outdoor hutch in order to free up house space. Many viewers took issue with the move, criticizing the use of unsuitable living conditions for the rabbits, which sparked outrage on social media and led to animal welfare organizations, such as the Rabbit Welfare Association and Trust, urging the public to complain to the BBC.

The BBC responded to the allegations by stating that the rabbits have full access to a wide garden and are acclimated to the outdoor environment, but animal charities expressed disappointment with this explanation. They highlighted the importance of proper rabbit care, emphasizing that rabbits should be kept indoors for safety and happiness, provided with enough space to move and play, housed in groups, and given enrichment toys for mental stimulation and protection from predators.