Strictly's pros 'are furious they've been ''hung out to dry'' by former celebrity partners as the show battles growing crisis of bullying and abuse claims'

Strictly Come Dancing's professionals are reportedly furious they've been 'hung out to dry' by their former celebrity partners, as claims of abuse and bullying from former contestants continue to grow. Strictly's professionals are reportedly furious they've been 'hung out to dry' by their former celebrity partners, as claims of abuse and bullying from contestants continue to grow BBC chief Tim Davie has apologised for the alleged mistreatment that some celebrities have claimed to have experienced Professional dancer Gorka Marquez was seen making his way to rehearsals in London on Tuesday It's also been reported that dancers are calling for BBC bosses to introduce more stringent psychological testing while casting for the show, pointing to ITV rival shows such as Love Island and Dancing On Ice. The show has been engulfed in a growing crisis in recent weeks, with multiple stars making accusations of abuse and bullying towards their partners during their time on the BBC show As the professionals returned to training this week, sources claim that many feel they haven't been protected by BBC bosses A source told The Mirror: 'It’s causing untold stress and mental anguish to so many of them as every day there are new accusations' 'Yes, one or two of the celebs in the last 20 years might have had a bad experience but they are in a tiny minority. The whole thing smacks of ambulance chasing,' the source added It's also been reported that dancers are calling for BBC bosses to introduce more stringent psychological testing while casting for the show As this year's pros headed back to rehearsals on Tuesday, some were quick to share subtle messages of support for the show The show's pros have now returned to rehearsals ahead of the new season after MailOnline revealed bosses are keen to get the series under way The show's pros have now returned to rehearsals ahead of the new season after MailOnline revealed bosses are keen to get the series under way The insider told us: 'This year's Strictly is the 20th anniversary and it will be a celebration of the show and its history. It follows reports that former Strictly contestants are reportedly forming a 'secret support group' to discuss their experience with pros on the show' The BBC show has been engulfed by drama since Giovanni Pernice was suspended after his celebrity partner Amanda Abbington accused him of abusive behaviour, saying he was 'cruel and mean.'