Claudia Winkleman gave a little nod to the Strictly Come Dancing pros amid the show’s misconduct probe as many of the stars got down to work.
The long-running programme’s host clearly loved to see the dancing pros back in the groove as they started early ahead the new series, which isn’t expected to return until September. The summer practice is a regular thing but off-camera issues were sure to have been on people’s minds after a torrid few months which has plunged Strictly’s into crisis.
The drama shows no signs of waning, with fresh claims surfacing about the show putting many of its leading dancers’ futures – and the show itself – in jeopardy. The pros looked relaxed as they posed for a snap together as they showed a united front and Claudia gave them the thumbs up with four red heart emojis.
While a lot of the talk was about those not in the photo, fans were thrilled to see Amy Dowden beaming back at them as she got down to work for the first time since her cancer diagnosis. The show’s official Instagram account posted: “Day one of #Strictly 2024 rehearsals done! We can’t wait to share our new pro routines with everyone soon @bbciplayer”.
Claudia Winkleman sent plenty of love their way on social media (
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Allegations concerning two of the show’s professional dancers – Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima – have led to both the stars leaving the show. Anton Du Beke and another ‘unnamed’ professional dancer – reported to be female – are also currently ‘under investigation.’
In October last year, contestant Amanda Abbington left the show a month later in week six, citing ‘personal reasons’ on her Instagram for her swift exit. A flurry of allegations about the Italian’s training methods followed, something the dancer has vehemently denied. It kicked-off a number of accusations.
Graziano was among the professional dancers announced in the 2024 line-up earlier this summer. However, recent claims about his behaviour towards Zara McDermott have also led to his departure from the show. He was also dropped following claims by staff observing his behaviour and admitting to ‘kicking’ the Love Island star in rehearsals in a statement released on 18 July, a spokesperson said he knew he had ‘crossed the line.’
Judge Anton Du Beke also came under fire over the weekend, as well as former pros James Jordan and Janette Manrara. Many celebrities have stepped forward to share their experiences on the show. Will Bailey was forced to withdraw from the show in 2019 when he sustained an injury after jumping off a table during a rehearsal.
Today, BBC’s Director General Tim Davie apologised after a string of allegations plunged Strictly Come Dancing into crisis, saying: “Simply put, from my point of view, I need to be assured that we have the right safeguarding procedures and duty of care processes in place to deliver a full show. And that is the first question I ask as director general.
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“I think I am assured by the robust actions actually, that we have taken in terms of the changes we’ve made, production team members in the training room, the two new roles, in terms of welfare producers, that we are in a position to deliver a very good season this year. And that’s been my focus.
“So I think it’s always been about how we make sure that we deliver a show that is fun, and entertaining, but also appropriately supports everyone involved. And with that reassurance, absolutely. I’m looking forward to the next season.”
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Loose Women declare there is a liar in the “Strictly Come Dancing” scandal. Kaye Adams, Judi Love, Penny Lancaster, and Sunetra Sarker continuously discuss and point out the inconsistencies
Loose Women stars who have competed on Strictly Come Dancing have waded into the drama surrounding the show.
The BBC dance competition has been hit with controversy in recent months. Actress Amanda Abbington raised concerns about her experience on the show as she claimed she was diagnosed with mild PTSD. She was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, who has since stepped away from the show.
An investigation was launched by the BBC and this month dancer Graziano Di Prima was dismissed following allegations of behaviour to Zara McDermott. Loose Women stars Kaye Adams, Judi Love, Penny Lancaster and Sunetra Sarker have now shared their thoughts.
The Loose Women stars gave their verdict on the Strictly scandal (
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On Thursday’s show, the panel discussed Amanda’s live interview on Lorraine where she detailed her experience. Sunetra said: “We have all been on there and so we know the good and the bad. Everyone has had individual moments which won’t have been what we wanted them to be. But I don’t want to focus on that, the point here is that firstly, Amanda has found the courage to speak up about inappropriate behaviour and she didn’t find anywhere outside of this route to voice any concern that ‘I don’t feel safe here, I don’t really enjoy this’.
“I think it is down to management to take accountability for media spills. When you are in a difficult pairing, people don’t know where to turn because everybody else has got these amazing pairings. It highlights it event more if there isn’t a space where she can say I am feeling vulnerable. Also for the pros, to say you have paired me with a stranger that is not actually behaving appropriate with me. It has to work both ways.”
Host Kaye added: “You can understand why the audience don’t want it to be true. People feel very very warmly towards it, but it is a workplace and people need to know that behaviours are going to be appropriate.” Judi then shared: “It is all very sad and it makes you think about how complaints are handled, especially when women speak up about their experiences that have been bad.
Amanda gave an emotional interview on Lorraine (
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“Everybody has different experiences on Strictly and it doesn’t mean if your experience was good, then another’s is bad, it doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be listened to. Their voice is just as important to make this place of work even more productive.”
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Penny added: “There needs to be some kind of due care of attention. It is very reminiscent of MeToo. It shouldn’t have to be that way anymore. When I was on Strictly I had a fantastically positive experience but I remember a tripod in rehearsal all the time, I never felt alone. There was always a presence of the video, you didn’t feel aware of but it was always there.
“Just like policing, there is a camera on our arm for not just to protect the officers but also protect the suspects, witnesses. Camera evidence is the most crucial thing and having a place to go to speak with trust.”
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Will Bayley heartbreakingly reveals that his dance partner, Janette Manrara, caused him “serious and lifelong injuries” during a Strictly Come Dancing performance, with the BBC refusing to take responsibility.
Will Bayley has said he suffered a serious and lifelong injury while performing a jump on the BBC’s flagship show. (Image: PA)
Strictly Come Dancing star Will Bayley has revealed he suffered an ‘excruciating’ and ‘lifelong’ injury while performing a jump on the BBC’s flagship show and claimed there was ‘no duty of care’
The BBC has spoken out after Janette Manara became the latest Strictly Come Dancing star to be called out by a former dance partner.
Will Bayley has said he suffered a serious and lifelong injury while performing a jump on the BBC’s flagship show when he was partnered with the It Takes Two host and has claimed there was “no duty of care”.
Responding to his comment, a BBC spokesperson said: “We have longstanding protocols for dealing with injuries if they occur and that includes contestants receiving all necessary treatment and support as required.”
Paralympian Will has said producers were told the jump from a table during a routine was too dangerous, but he was encouraged to do it anyway and after he was injured show bosses made him feel like it was his fault.
The BBC has spoken out after Janette Manara became the latest Strictly Come Dancing star to be called out by a former dance partner ( Image: PA)
Will Bayley has said he suffered a serious and lifelong injury while performing a jump on the BBC’s flagship show ( Image: PA)
His torn knee ligaments forced him to pull out of the series in 2019, with the star telling The Sun: “I was lying on the floor thinking my whole career was over.”
The table tennis player is the latest celebrity to speak about his experiences on the show following concerns raised about the treatment of contestants Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott. Amanda has described professional Giovanni Pernice’s behaviour as “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean”. He denies the claims.
Meanwhile, Graziano Di Prima has left the show over allegations about his treatment of Love Island star McDermott. In a heartbreaking admission, the Sicilian admitted he kicked the reality star, but did not spit at her.
Speaking out about his experience on Strictly, Will said: “Now feels like the right time to speak up. I hope what I went through never happens to anyone else. I think the show thought they were being inclusive by casting me, but I actually felt pressured.
“I have got a serious disability and I don’t think anyone was really looking out for me when I injured myself, leaving me with injuries that still affect me to this day. No one has ever contacted me from the BBC or said sorry.”
In yet more controversy surrounding the show, it was reported on Friday that former dance partner Laila Rouass has consulted with her lawyers about a comment made in 2009 by show judge, Anton Du Beke, despite having previously reportedly accepted his apology.
The BBC has now announced there will be chaperones in the training rooms going into the news series. There will also be two producers focused on welfare: one for the celebrities and a second for the professional dancers.
Speaking about the future of the show, Kate Phillips, the BBC’s director of unscripted, said: “Whilst we know our shows have been positive experiences for the vast majority of those who have taken part, if issues are raised with us, or we’re made aware of inappropriate behaviour, we will always take that seriously and act. Concerns that have arisen have been fundamentally related to training and rehearsals. The decisive steps we have taken and are announced today, act to further strengthen the welfare and support in place for everyone involved.”
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Source: USA Today
