In 2009 scandal erupted when Anton du Beke said, Oh my God, you look like a P---" to his dance partner Laila Rousaa. He is also alleged to have asked Laila, "You're not a terrorist, are you?" after finding out that her father is Moroccan. There was a huge backlash and Anton was forced to apologise, stating, "there was no racist intent. I apologise unreservedly for any offence my actions might have caused". Laila accepted his apology and even said that she enjoyed dancing with him.