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Full list of claims against Strictly Come Dancing professionals amid ongoing BBC probe

Jewel in BBC’s broadcasting crown is under scrutiny following abuse allegations

Evening Standard

Under-fire Giovanni Pernice returns to dance floor with private workshops amid Strictly abuse claims

Exclusive: Participants must sign a waiver accepting the risk of ‘injury or damages’

The Independent UK

Zara McDermott ‘danced with broken leg’ on Strictly Come Dancing

The former Love Island star recently detailed her experience on the BBC series in the wake of Graziano Di Prima’s axing from the show

Evening Standard

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Amanda Abbington says she received rape and death threats to her family after leaving Strictly

Strictly star says online abuse in aftermath of her depature has been ‘brutal, relentless and unforgiving’

The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington claims there’s ‘50 hours’ of Strictly rehearsal footage that ‘horrified’ BBC producers

Abbington’s professional dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing pros feel they've been 'hung out to dry' by former celeb partners amid ongoing scandal

The latest report claimed that the scandal is causing ‘untold stress and mental anguish’ to the show’s pros

Evening Standard

Peter Andre breaks silence on Strictly scandal saying ‘this shouldn’t be happening behind closed doors’

The pop star participated in 2015’s series alongside professional partner Janette Manrara

Evening Standard

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Strictly should be less competitive but will continue, BBC director general says

Tim Davie says fun and entertainment should prevail amid accusations over behaviour of some professional dancers

The Guardian - UK

BBC director-general breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing 'abuse' controversy

THE BBC director-general has issued an apology to Strictly Come Dancing contestants amid a storm of negative stories about the culture on the…

The National (Scotland)

Tim Davie says sorry over Strictly scandal but insists show must go on

BBC boss said: ‘I’m very sorry that anyone has had an experience on Strictly that hasn’t been wholly positive’

The Independent UK

BBC 'considers axing five Strictly Come Dancing veterans' amid ongoing scandal

Up to five dancers may face dismissal ahead of the 2024 series

Evening Standard

Strictly pro Janette Manrara breaks her silence after Will Bayley claims show left him with ‘horrific’ injury

The Paralympian, 36, alleged his then pro dance partner made him redo a jump that led to a lifelong injury

Evening Standard

Amanda Abbington: I thought ‘long and hard’ before making Strictly complaint

The 50-year-old made allegations about the behaviour of Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing.

Evening Standard

Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood speaks out on ‘shock’ of scandal engulfing BBC reality series

TV star claims he learned of the allegations ‘through the press’

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova denies making complaint to BBC about show

Dancer says she is ‘looking forward to the new series’ amid reports of ‘Strictly’ backstage drama

The Guardian - UK

How professionals chasing social media fame may undo Strictly Come Dancing

Whereas once it was enough to enjoy a few weeks on air, now many participants are after influencer endorsement

Evening Standard

Strictly crisis deepens as 'upset' pro dancer Nadiya Bychkova 'complains to BBC about show'

The news come amid reports the dancer split from fellow Strictly star Kai Widdrington, 28

Evening Standard

Strictly's Graziano Di Prima 'made mistake' and kicked Zara McDermott during rehearsals, agent confirms

The Italian dancer has moved back to Italy after being dropped from Strictly Come Dancing

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The Guardian - UK

Strictly dancer admits kicking his celebrity partner during rehearsals

Spokesperson for Graziano Di Prima says he accepts he ‘crossed the line’ in the incident with Zara McDermott

The Independent UK

Richard Madeley claims ‘no one is surprised’ by Strictly Come Dancing scandal

Presenter had been told ‘Strictly’ is a ‘wonderful show with a dark heart’

Evening Standard

Ex-Strictly professional James Jordan slams resurfaced training footage

The dancer, who appeared on the BBC series from 2006 to 2013, claimed: ‘The producers loved to paint me as the bad guy and I played along’

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing has ‘dark heart’, says ex-contestant Rev Richard Coles

Coles says ‘no one surprised’ by allegations about treatment of contestants in ‘intensely competitive’ show

Marie Claire

Another Strictly Come Dancing pro is reportedly being investigated for their behaviour

Evening Standard

Third Strictly professional identified as ‘person of interest’ in probe into BBC show

The show has been marred by a string of misconduct allegations in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Ex-Strictly pro speaks out on ‘disturbing’ Graziano Di Prima allegation

Show has been hit by a flurry of accusations

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