Strictly Come Dancing is in crisis – its days of being the nicest show on TV are over
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Reports claimed she’d requested rehearsal footage and was seeking legal advice – she also reportedly met with two of Pernice’s past dance partners, TV presenters Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore, for a “tearful summit” to discuss their experiences. An internal investigation was reportedly launched, and Pernice has said he is “cooperating fully” – but news of this probe has brought further allegations out of the woodwork, creating yet another nightmare for show bosses. The show’s “family” of professionals, celebrities and judges has always shouted about its inclusive, happy environment: now, it seems that all is not well backstage, and the “family” appears divided too. open image in gallery Giovanni Pernice, right, with former dance partner Amanda Abbington, who has said she was diagnosed with mild PTSD after the show These latest allegations feel especially jarring for devotees, because they shatter our illusions about the show’s fundamental wholesomeness So how is the BBC reacting to this maelstrom of bad PR?