The new series of Strictly Come Dancing is under way, and viewers questioned the 'ironic' song choice opening.
The launch episode of the BBC dance competition began with footage of the programme's professional dancers performing in remote locations including a beach, in a quiet countryside village and outside a manor house.
The video footage appeared to acknowledge the nation's seven months of social distancing under COVID-19 restrictions.
But then viewers couldn't help notice the 'ironic' song medley of Ulta Nate's Free and Rozalla's Everybody's Free.
"I think this 'free' medley may be sledgehammer irony," said one on Twitter.
"As good as it is, I feel that Strictly dancing to ‘you’re free to do what you want to do’ is mis-reading the room somewhat," commented another.
"Free to do what you want to do? Wtaf?" questioned another fan.
"Ironic choice of music for strictly opening after a year of being anything but free to do what you want," commented another.
"Great trolling from Strictly saying everyone is free to do what they want to do! Best ironic song choice ever!" another viewer exclaimed.
"You’re free, so do what you want to do, as long as it’s within the regulations, check local listings for details," said another.
Among this year's contestants are former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, comedian Bill Bailey and Men Behaving Badly actress Caroline Quentin.
Former boxer Nicola Adams will be the first celebrity to compete in the contest as part of a same-sex pairing.
The show is being judged by Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas.
This year's series of the BBC show has kicked off without fellow judge Bruno Tonioli.
Instead he'll be appearing by video link for the Sunday results show.
The decision has been made to accommodate Bruno while he takes part in the US version Dancing With The Stars.
He usually flies back and forth but that's not possible because anyone flying between the US to the UK must self-isolate for two weeks.
Bruno will still be involved remotely in the Sunday results shows and return fully towards the end of the series.
