Britain's Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo has spoken passionately about Diversity's BLM dance and vowed to do it "100 times over" as he reflected upon the impact and conversations that the performance triggered.

In an inspiring video, the 32-year-old Diversity dancer told fans that he had no regrets about the performance as he thanked followers for their continued support.

Ashley's message comes after the group was slapped with 25,000 Ofcom complaints from angry BGT viewers who slammed the Black Lives Matter-inspired performance.

Taking to social media on Tuesday evening, the dad of two shared a video in which he spoke about how Diversity had triggered one of the most 'impactful conversations ever seen'.

Alongside footage of the original dance, Ashley and his brother Jordan talked about the aftermath of the stunning performance.

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"If the fact Black Lives Matter makes you feel uncomfortable, you have to ask yourself why," Ashley said in the interview.

Amid an overwhelming outreach of support for the dancers, Ofcom confirmed that they were not going to investigate the furious complaints.

Despite widespread support, some angry viewers even threatened to boycott Britain's Got Talent following the dance.

Ashley added: "The moment it all started to come to the surface, I thought this was so so necessary. I feel more life affirmed. I feel more sure of myself as a person.

"I also feel, you know, proud and I feel like we have sort of become a bit of a symbol for something that I wanna live up to. I wanna be able to speak up.

As he reflected upon the support and conversations that had happened as a result, Ashley continued: "That four minutes, it caused hours, weeks worth of conversation."

Alongside the clip, Ashley penned an empowering message where he thanked fans for their support and revealed he would have done the dance 100 times over.

"Be who you are and say what you feel. Because those that mind dont matter and those that matter dont mind," Ashley wrote.

"This is a moment in my life I will never forget. The incredible love and support from the majority of the British public I will never forget. The hate and abuse I will never forget."

He continued: "One of the most complained about moments of the decade? Yes... But also one of the most impactful conversation starters the country has ever seen. Ill take that... And Id do it 100 times over.

"Thank you all once again for your continued support. Im so proud of my team @diversity_official. The future is bright #WeAreDiversity. Thank you to my good friend @edjonesss for this incredible summary," Ashley concluded.

Since the performance, the group has seen an outpouring of support from ITV, the celebrity judges and the majority of BGT fans.

The aftermath of the inspiring show has shed light on the need for more conversation and eduction about Black Lives Matter and racism within the UK.

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