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Evening Standard
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Robert Dex and Arts Correspondent

Strictly Come Dancing: BBC boss 'very sorry' and warns 'unacceptable behaviour' on show will not be tolerated

BBC boss Tim Davie confirmed the new series of Strictly Come Dancing will go ahead despite recent controversies over the treatment of contestants but said “unacceptable behaviour” will not be tolerated.

The general director apologised over alleged mistreatment of contestants, saying: “I’m very sorry that anyone has had a experience on Strictly that hasn’t been wholly positive, I think that is something we do reflect on, and I’m sorry about that.”

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