Holly Johnson says there was ‘homophobia involved’ with BBC banning ‘Relax’

Holly Johnson at the 2023 Attitude Pride Awards (Image: Kit Oates/Attitude)

Holly Johnson, lead singer of the 80s pop band Frankie Goes To Hollywood, has reflected on the BBC‘s decision to ban their number one hit song ‘Relax’, saying “there was homophobia involved”.

In a recent interview with The i, Johnson recalled the furore around the band’s 1984 single. Following its release, the song, which is among the best-selling singles of all time in the UK, was banned by the BBC due its sexual lyrics.

On the song’s hook, Johnson can be heard singing: “Relax, don’t do it/When you want to sock it to it/Relax, don’t do it/ When you want to come.” The singer has admitted on many occasions since however that the real lyric is: “When you want

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