6 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly's Sam Quek says 'there's two sides of the truth' with show's bullying scandal as Sarah Hadland reveals how they've been supported ahead of show

Strictly's Sam Quek has weighed in on the show's bullying scandal, insisting there are 'two sides to the truth'. Strictly 's Sam Quek has weighed in on the show's bullying scandal, insisting there are 'two sides to the truth' Actress Sarah Hadland was in agreeance, saying: 'I think you can’t really comment on something that you weren’t there for. Singer Shayne Ward also weighed in on the scandal, saying: 'For me I was away performing so I don’t really know what has gone on' The investigation into Amanda's claims she was bullied by her former Strictly partner Giovanni has cost the BBC more than £250,000 so far, The Mail on Sunday previously revealed. In recent months, the dancing competition has been hit by a wave of scandals, with Giovanni Pernice being probed after his partner Amanda Abbington accused him of abusive behaviour Graziano Di Prima was sacked over reports he verbally and physically abused Zara McDermott during rehearsals The scandal unfolded in January when it was revealed that Amanda had asked BBC bosses for rehearsal footage after claiming she suffered PTSD as a result of appearing on Strictly.

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly: Amy Dowden’s one-liner that made Sam Quek realise there are ‘more important things’ than BBC show

The Independent

For 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. Read our privacy policy The latest star to be …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly star makes refreshingly honest admission about her elimination

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5 months, 1 week ago

Katya and Wynne’s awkward Strictly Come Dancing saga is a sign of things to come

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing’s summer of scandal is not over yet

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Strictly scandal: BBC’s Giovanni Pernice-Amanda Abbington investigation result finally revealed

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6 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing’s winning brand of chaos overshadows months of scandal

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly dancers are living in fear over who will get the boot next

Daily Mail

They've watched two of their colleagues leave Strictly over abuse and bullying allegations. And now the show's remaining professional dancers have revealed that they have been 'entirely kept in the dark' by bosses and told how they have been left fearing 'who will be next to go.' As Strictly returns for its 20th anniversary series on Saturday, sources on the …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly is drawn into another fix row as rumoured contestant Sarah Hadland's West End background is revealed but actress insists trained dancers are 'fabulous to watch' on the BBC show

Daily Mail

Actress Sarah Hadland, who is set to be announced as one of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants this year, is a trained dancer with West End experience. Actress Sarah Hadland, who is set to be announced as one of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants this year, is a trained dancer with West End experience Speaking in 2015 she said: 'I …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly is hit by more abuse claims as current and former producers reveal 'toxic culture' of bullying including celebrities and dancers screaming at low-paid staff

Daily Mail

Strictly has been hit by a fresh bullying scandal, after an investigation unearthed new allegations of celebrities and dancers bullying low-paid production staff. Former contestant Zara McDermott has made allegations against Strictly dancer Graziano Di Prima Amanda Abbington has made a series of complaints against her professional partner, Giovanni Pernice Laura Whitmore shared that she felt 'extremely uncomfortable' with Pernice …

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Full Strictly line up 'leaked' as alleged list 'confirms' the stars joining Pete Wicks, Paul Merson and Nick Knowles on the upcoming series amid the show's spiralling scandal

Daily Mail

As the Strictly Come Dancing scandal continues to deepen, the cast for the upcoming 2024 series has reportedly been leaked online ahead of the show's official announcement. Meanwhile ex Arsenal player Paul Merson and DIY SOS star Nick Knowles have also reportedly put on their dancing shoes. The full Strictly line up has reportedly been 'leaked' as alleged list has …

8 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing: BBC says it ‘does not recognise’ new allegations of toxic workplace culture

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8 months ago

Amanda Abbington's fiancé hits out at trolls who branded Strictly star 'unstable' and vows 'the truth will come out' after her bombshell interview claiming being paired with Giovanni Pernice was like

Daily Mail

Amanda Abbington's fiancé has launched a scathing attack against Giovanni Pernice's claims he will be cleared by the Strictly Come Dancing inquiry – vowing 'the truth will come out.' Amanda Abbington and her fiancé Jonathan Goodwin, pictured on ITV's Lorraine in May 2022 Amanda Abbington has criticised the behaviour of professional dancer Giovanni Pernice 'How she was treated – and …

8 months ago

Revealed: The scandals which could end Strictly and the ones that are just sob stories from attention-seeking snowflakes: KATIE HIND'S insider verdict

Daily Mail

For 20 years it has been the weekly glitzy Saturday night extravaganza which warms the hearts of its viewers in the run-up to Christmas. However, after seeing footage of the physical assault for themselves, BBC bosses privately shared their anger at Graziano with me, using words such as ‘abhorrent’ and ‘disgraceful’ to describe his actions. There is no evidence to …

8 months ago

Nick Knowles, 61, 'joins the Strictly lineup after months of talks with bosses as the scandal-hit show continues to battle abuse claims'

Daily Mail

Nick Knowles has reportedly joined the lineup for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, as the show continues to battle a growing number of abuse and misconduct claims. Nick Knowles has reportedly joined the lineup for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, as the show continues to battle a growing number of abuse and misconduct claims The DIY …

8 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 …

8 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 …

8 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 …

8 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent

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8 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova denies reports that she has complained about the show

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8 months, 1 week ago

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

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1 year ago

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

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1 year, 6 months ago

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

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2 years, 4 months ago

EXC: Strictly's Molly Rainford brushes off rumours of a backstage romance

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing star Molly Rainford has brushed off rumours of a behind-the-scenes romance after being linked to two different stars on the BBC show. Strictly Come Dancing star Molly Rainford has brushed off rumours of a behind-the-scenes romance after being linked to two different stars on the BBC show Asked about the infamous Strictly curse, Molly told MailOnline: 'It's …

2 years, 4 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Tony Adams apologises for Shirley Ballas comment in live show

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2 years, 5 months ago

Helen Skelton’s co-host issues ‘warning’ to Strictly bosses over ‘wild’ co-presenter

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2 years, 8 months ago

Rebecca Humphries reflects on Strictly scandal that led to public break-up from Seann Walsh

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3 years, 3 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Dan Walker condemns ‘disappointing rumours’ about show’s ‘curse’

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3 years, 5 months ago

Adam Peaty: Strictly star addresses ‘intense’ dance following ‘almost-kiss’ with partner Katya Jones

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4 years, 3 months ago

Strictly: Jamie Laing’s journey, from four dance-offs to the final

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Strictly fans fume as stars cancel show just moments before they were due on stage

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Is there a feud at the heart of the Today programme? 'Clashing egos' rumours after stars Emma Barnet and Nick Robinson go 90 days without co-presenting

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No matter what they do – or rather, say - BBC presenters simply cannot help getting it in the neck. Regular Today listeners point out that Ms Barnett, 40, who used to host Women’s Hour, is an altogether different presenter with a far more ‘abrasive’ interviewing style. Nick Robinson and Emma Barnett have not presented the Today programme on Radio …

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Scandal-plagued Strictly Come Dancing star 'hints they are quitting the BBC show' after nine years

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Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones has reportledy hinted she is set to quit the BBC show after nine years. Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones has reportledy hinted she is set to quit the BBC show after nine years According to reports Katya hinted at changes ahead while discussing her plans for 2025 and even suggested she could join …

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Kate Garraway rushes to console Good Morning Britain guest as she breaks down in tears revealing she's ripped out SEVEN of her own teeth because she can't afford the dentist

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Kate Garraway rushed to console a Good Morning Britain guest as she broke down in tears on Friday as she revealed that she's ripped out SEVEN of her own teeth because she can’t afford the dentist. Layla Waters appeared on the ITV show to talk about her experience after Kate, 57, and co-host Adil Ray, 50, revealed that more than …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Strictly's Amanda Abbington isn't sure if people 'like' her anymore after the Giovanni Pernice bullying row which she claims made her out to 'be the villain' - but insists she has 'no regrets'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington has admitted that she's unsure if people still 'like' her anymore as she opens up on her future following the Giovanni Pernice bullying row. In July last year, more than six months after she quit the BBC show citing 'personal reasons', the actress accused Pernice of 'unnecessary, cruel and mean behaviour' during their time dancing …

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Strictly finalist breaks silence on OnlyFans return after daytime TV jobs 'ran dry' - as he claims he is living 'this one shot at life to the fullest'

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A former Strictly Come Dancing finalist has broken his silence on his OnlyFans return as he reveals his time on daytime TV has 'run dry'. A former Strictly Come Dancing finalist broke silence on his OnlyFans return as he revealed his time on daytime TV has 'ran dry' Great British Bake Off alum John Whaite took to his social media …

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