BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood swipes 'I'm really disappointed' over Strictly scandal and admits she no longer watches the show amid bullying row
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood swipes 'I'm really disappointed' over Strictly scandal and admits she no longer watches the show amid bullying row

Daily Mail  

BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood swiped 'I'm really disappointed' over Strictly Come Dancing's ongoing scandal on Thursday and admitted that she no longer watches the show. Scottish meteorologist Carol, 62, appeared on BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, and was partnered with Pasha Kovalev. BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood, 62, swiped 'I'm really disappointed' over Strictly scandal on Thursday and admitted she no longer watches the show amid bullying row Scottish meteorologist Carol appeared on BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, and was partnered with Pasha Kovalev, 38, whom she adores She told the Daily Express on Thursday: 'Yes, I'm really disappointed as well, they're doing the right thing by investigating all these claims.' The Strictly scandal erupted in January when actress Amanda Abbington accused her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice of abuse after she unexpectedly quit the programme Then, in July, it emerged that Graziano Di Prima had been sacked from Strictly for 'kicking' his partner, Love Island star Zara McDermott They were followed by: Toyah Wilcox, GoCompare!

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BBC bosses fear Strictly star Oti Mabuse will spill scandal-ridden show's secrets when she enters I'm A Celebrity
1 month, 1 week ago

BBC bosses fear Strictly star Oti Mabuse will spill scandal-ridden show's secrets when she enters I'm A Celebrity

Daily Mail  

She was one of Strictly Come Dancing's most-loved stars, appearing on the show for six years and lifting the glitterball trophy twice. But now BBC bosses fear Oti Mabuse will tell all about the scandal-ridden show when she appears on ITV's I'm A Celeb when it launches on Sunday. BBC bosses fear Strictly star Oti Mabuse, 34, will spill scandal-ridden …

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners
1 month, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

The Independent  

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Susanna Reid says Strictly contestants should be ‘supported’ after bullying scandal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Susanna Reid says Strictly contestants should be ‘supported’ after bullying scandal

The Independent  

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Laura Whitmore reacts after BBC shares results of Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice investigation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Laura Whitmore reacts after BBC shares results of Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice investigation

The Independent  

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Strictly star Kym Marsh speaks out on Graziano Di Prima BBC scandal
4 months, 1 week ago

Strictly star Kym Marsh speaks out on Graziano Di Prima BBC scandal

The Independent  

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Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima recalls Zara McDermott ‘kick’ that led to being fired from BBC series
4 months, 1 week ago

Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima recalls Zara McDermott ‘kick’ that led to being fired from BBC series

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up: Full list of celebrity contestants confirmed for the BBC dance competition
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up: Full list of celebrity contestants confirmed for the BBC dance competition

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing is back in action once more as the contestants for this year's series have been announced. But that hasn't stopped bosses from going full steam ahead with the show's latest series which will mark 20 years of Strictly on the air. The star also has history with Strictly, winning the Christmas Special of the BBC One dancing …

Strictly timeline as Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice axed from 2024 professionals cast
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Strictly timeline as Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice axed from 2024 professionals cast

The Independent  

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Strictly scandal reaches crisis point as now BBC boss Tim Davie hints at MORE crackdowns and publicly apologises over 'mistreatment' of celebrities and warns 'we'll never tolerate unacceptable behavio
5 months ago

Strictly scandal reaches crisis point as now BBC boss Tim Davie hints at MORE crackdowns and publicly apologises over 'mistreatment' of celebrities and warns 'we'll never tolerate unacceptable behavio

Daily Mail  

BBC chief Tim Davie today vowed a tough approach to clean up Strictly Come Dancing as he apologised for the 'mistreatment' of contestants. Professional Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the show last week following claims he allegedly hit and spat at his dancing partner Zara McDermott, 27, during rehearsals Weeks before, Giovanni Pernice was suspended while a BBC …

BBC bosses desperately scramble to save scandal-hit Strictly as now 'victims' form secret support group: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman 'to open new show with apology to celebrities live on air', ins
5 months ago

BBC bosses desperately scramble to save scandal-hit Strictly as now 'victims' form secret support group: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman 'to open new show with apology to celebrities live on air', ins

Daily Mail  

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman could begin the new series of Strictly Come Dancing with an apology for alleged abusive behaviour suffered by celebs in a desperate attempt to save the show, MailOnline can reveal today. Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly may address the training methods scandal when they open the new series of Strictly in September, MailOnline understands Katya …

BBC 'considers axing 'entitled' Strictly veterans' and entertainment boss 'fights for her job' amid worsening bullying scandal - as James Jordan mocks Steve Backshall for complaining about his wife Ol
5 months ago

BBC 'considers axing 'entitled' Strictly veterans' and entertainment boss 'fights for her job' amid worsening bullying scandal - as James Jordan mocks Steve Backshall for complaining about his wife Ol

Daily Mail  

Strictly's most senior boss' job is under threat and numerous 'entitled' stars face the axe following the huge scandal currently engulfing the hit BBC One ballroom show. Strictly Come Dancing boss Suzy Lamb's job is under threat following the huge scandal that's currently engulfing the hit BBC One ballroom show Professional Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the show …

Strictly Come Dancing 2024: Graziano Di Prima admits he kicked Zara McDermott
5 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024: Graziano Di Prima admits he kicked Zara McDermott

The Independent  

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas admits she's 'absolutely exhausted' after showing continued support for Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke amid the BBC show's ongoing scandals
5 months ago

Strictly's Shirley Ballas admits she's 'absolutely exhausted' after showing continued support for Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke amid the BBC show's ongoing scandals

Daily Mail  

Shirley Ballas has admitted she's 'absolutely exhausted' amid the ongoing Strictly Come Dancing scandals. The head judge, 63, has continued to show support for fellow judge Anton Du Beke and axed professional dancer Giovanni Pernice throughout the misconduct probe. Shirley Ballas, 63, has admitted she's 'absolutely exhausted' amid the ongoing Strictly Come Dancing scandals The head judge has continued to …

Ex-BBC commissioner makes Strictly prediction after ‘unacceptable’ scandal
5 months ago

Ex-BBC commissioner makes Strictly prediction after ‘unacceptable’ scandal

The Independent  

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Now Strictly struggles to sign up female stars: As Zara McDermott speaks out and crisis threatens the show's future, things 'are starting to feel dire' reveals KATIE HIND
5 months, 1 week ago

Now Strictly struggles to sign up female stars: As Zara McDermott speaks out and crisis threatens the show's future, things 'are starting to feel dire' reveals KATIE HIND

Daily Mail  

It's at this time of year that Strictly’s casting boss normally puts the finishing touches to her star-studded line-up. Graziano Di Prima has been sacked after five years on Strictly in the wake of claims that he hit and kicked his celebrity partner Zara McDermott Graziano is also said to have verbally abused the former Love Island star while she …

Strictly announce new duty of care protocol after Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice scandals: BBC confirm stars will be chaperoned and introduce welfare producers in wake of abuse and bullying al
5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly announce new duty of care protocol after Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice scandals: BBC confirm stars will be chaperoned and introduce welfare producers in wake of abuse and bullying al

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have announced plans to introduce chaperones during training, and the appointment of two new welfare producers, after Graziano Di Prima's shock sacking from the show. Strictly Come Dancing bosses have announced plans to introduce chaperones during training, and the appointment of two new welfare producers, after Graziano Di Prima's shock sacking Giovanni Pernice, 33, was suspended …

Zara McDermott: Strictly star breaks silence after Graziano axed by BBC over training abuse allegations
5 months, 1 week ago

Zara McDermott: Strictly star breaks silence after Graziano axed by BBC over training abuse allegations

The Independent  

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Zara McDermott's statement in full: Love Island star breaks her silence after Graziano Di Prima's sacking
5 months, 1 week ago

Zara McDermott's statement in full: Love Island star breaks her silence after Graziano Di Prima's sacking

Daily Mail  

Zara McDermott has released a statement after her Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano di Prima was sacked from the show over reports he verbally and physically abused her. The Love Island star wrote on Instagram on Tuesday morning that while 'much' of her time on Strictly 'was everything I could have dreamt of' her 'experience inside the training room was …

Strictly bosses 'in talks to hire chaperones for stars' as they 'toughen up duty of care' following Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice scandals
5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly bosses 'in talks to hire chaperones for stars' as they 'toughen up duty of care' following Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice scandals

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly considering hiring chaperones for stars following pro dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice both being accused of misconduct. Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly considering hiring chaperones for stars following pro dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice both being accused of misconduct Pernice, 33, was suspended while a BBC probe is conducted …

Strictly star Graziano Di Prima axed by BBC after Zara McDermott claims
5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly star Graziano Di Prima axed by BBC after Zara McDermott claims

The Independent  

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Strictly stars Katya Jones, Catherine Tyldesley and Susannah Constantine show support on Graziano Di Prima's Instagram post as Zara McDermott unfollows him following claims of gross misconduct
5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly stars Katya Jones, Catherine Tyldesley and Susannah Constantine show support on Graziano Di Prima's Instagram post as Zara McDermott unfollows him following claims of gross misconduct

Daily Mail  

Strictly stars Katya Jones, Catherine Tyldesley and Susannah Constantine have showed their support for Graziano Di Prima on his recentInstagram post - which revealed he had been sacked from the show. Sending you so much love x' Two former Strictly stars have left supportive comments on Graziano Di Prima's Instagram post after he was axed by the BBC following claims …

BBC issues request in response to Strictly scandal involving Giovanni Pernice
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BBC issues request in response to Strictly scandal involving Giovanni Pernice

The Independent  

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11 Strictly Come Dancing scandals from Amanda Abbington’s exit to Seann and Katya’s kiss
7 months ago

11 Strictly Come Dancing scandals from Amanda Abbington’s exit to Seann and Katya’s kiss

The Independent  

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Three past Strictly contestants ‘meet to discuss difficult time’ with pro dancer
9 months ago

Three past Strictly contestants ‘meet to discuss difficult time’ with pro dancer

The Independent  

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The BBC 'WON'T launch investigation into Strictly's Giovanni Pernice' - as his former dance partner Amanda Abbington 'demands footage of their rehearsals'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The BBC 'WON'T launch investigation into Strictly's Giovanni Pernice' - as his former dance partner Amanda Abbington 'demands footage of their rehearsals'

Daily Mail  

The BBC reportedly won't launch an investigation into Strictly's Giovanni Pernice - as it is claimed his last partner Amanda Abbington has 'demanded footage of their rehearsals'. The BBC reportedly won't launch an investigation into Strictly's Giovanni Pernice - as it is claimed his last partner Amanda Abbington has 'demanded footage of their rehearsals' The Sun claims that the channel …

Strictly Come Dancing fans spot ‘odd’ detail in Amanda Abbington statement
1 year, 1 month ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans spot ‘odd’ detail in Amanda Abbington statement

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing: 7 stars who left in strange or unexpected circumstances
1 year, 1 month ago

Strictly Come Dancing: 7 stars who left in strange or unexpected circumstances

The Independent  

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Strictly's Zara McDermott and Bobby Brazier 'embroiled in favouritism row after BBC bosses are accused of giving them preferential treatment'
1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly's Zara McDermott and Bobby Brazier 'embroiled in favouritism row after BBC bosses are accused of giving them preferential treatment'

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly become caught up in another favouritism row with several stars and viewers accusing BBC bosses of giving out special treatment to certain contestants. Playing favourites: Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly become caught up in another favouritism row with several stars and viewers accusing BBC bosses of giving out special treatment to certain contestants Keeping it …

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice receive standing ovation from judges after wowing with daring Salsa
1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice receive standing ovation from judges after wowing with daring Salsa

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington and her professional partner Giovanni Pernice wowed the show judges during Saturday's episode as Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse gave the pair a standing ovation. Success: Strictly's Amanda Abbington and her pro partner Giovanni Pernice wowed the judges on Saturday as Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse gave them a standing ovation Born to perform: Actress …

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon issues apology for ‘stupid’ video after she’s reported to police
1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon issues apology for ‘stupid’ video after she’s reported to police

The Independent  

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Strictly's professional dancers 'are all desperate to be paired with the same two stars after they impressed at initial training sessions'
1 year, 4 months ago

Strictly's professional dancers 'are all desperate to be paired with the same two stars after they impressed at initial training sessions'

Daily Mail  

Strictly's professional dancers are reportedly all desperate to be paired with the same two stars. Zara and Bobby join the likes of Ex-Emmerdale star Adam Thomas, Les Dennis, Angela Rippon and former Corrie actress Ellie Leach, 22, on the BBC show which starts next month. Competition: Strictly's professional dancers are reportedly all desperate to be paired with the same two …

BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood, 60, predicts she'll be axed from the show in the next decade
2 years, 4 months ago

BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood, 60, predicts she'll be axed from the show in the next decade

Daily Mail  

BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood has revealed it is unlikely she will still be on the show in 10 years time. Career: BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood has revealed it is unlikely she will still be on the show in 10 years time, predicting it's 'unlikely' she'll still be there when she turns 70 Carol continued: 'Hopefully it will be naturally but …

Newlywed Strictly star Amy Dowden joins co-stars Karen Hauer and Luba Mushtuk for show rehearsals
2 years, 4 months ago

Newlywed Strictly star Amy Dowden joins co-stars Karen Hauer and Luba Mushtuk for show rehearsals

Daily Mail  

She finally tied the knot with her fiancé Ben Jones last month after two delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wow: Karen displayed her rock hard abs in a black crop top as she led the way out of rehearsals Gorgeous: Joining them fellow dancers Jowita Przystał, Nancy Xu and new professional Lauren Oakley, who all flashed their abs in …

Strictly bosses DENY show is fixed
2 years, 7 months ago

Strictly bosses DENY show is fixed

Daily Mail  

BBC bosses have denied claims made by Rachel Riley that Strictly Come Dancing is a fix and the winner is chosen by bosses. Claims: BBC bosses have denied claims made by Rachel Riley that Strictly Come Dancing is a fix and the winner is chosen by bosses Speaking to The Sunday Times, Rachel described the BBC show as 'very produced' …

Caroline Flack: Strictly's Pasha Kovalev breaks silence on former dance partner's death
4 years, 4 months ago

Caroline Flack: Strictly's Pasha Kovalev breaks silence on former dance partner's death

The Independent  

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