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‘Strictly, babe, this is a mistake’: are the BBC dance show’s fans fed up with the constant scandal?

Following allegations of onset drug use and a star being arrested on suspicion of rape, Strictly has unveiled its most divisive casting ever. The show’s superfans open up about the nonstop controversy

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing fans celebrate NTAs win after months of tumult for embattled BBC show

‘A year that will never be forgotten,’ one person said

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing announces two new professional dancers following scandal

American and Australian dancers are first additions to the professional cast since the departures of Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima

The Independent UK

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Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola sends birthday message to axed professional dancer

Professional dancer dedicated post to his ‘dear friend and brother’

The Independent UK

Chris McCausland explains why he thinks Strictly scandal happened

BBC show’s 2024 winner offered rare thoughts on the subject

The Independent UK

Giovanni Pernice says he worried Strictly claims would end career: ‘There were dark moments’

Professional dancer won Italian equivalent of ‘Strictly’ months after BBC probe

The Independent UK

What are BBC Strictly Come Dancing's former professionals doing now?

Since debuting in 2004, the show’s professionals have become household names

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Backlash after Strictly Come Dancing pro tells BBC 'don't hire Italians' amid bullying scandal

Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice were booted off the show after allegations of abusive behaviour

Evening Standard

Cha-cha with chaperones: Strictly Come Dancing is back after the turmoil

The smiles are bright. But has the BBC show lost its lightness now?

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve never seen such a feeding frenzy!’ Can Strictly bounce back from its summer of scandal?

The BBC’s hit show should be focusing on its 20th anniversary. Instead, it’s having to prove it can look after its celebrity contestants – and their professional dance partners. How did the glitter ball get so tarnished?

The Guardian - UK

Amy Dowden addresses Strictly scandal as she distances herself from Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima

The BBC show has been embroiled in scandal in recent months

Evening Standard

Former Strictly star who was paired with Graziano Di Prima speaks out on scandal

Former contestant has waded in on the debate after participating in 2022

The Independent UK

Nick Knowles joins Strictly line-up alongside Paul Merson and hockey player Sam Quek

The presenter has also appeared on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’

The Independent UK

Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima recalls Zara McDermott ‘kick’ that got him fired from series

‘Afterwards I hugged her and said I was sorry,’ Italian dancer said

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Evening Standard

Zara McDermott breaks silence as pal Pete Wicks signs up for Strictly Come Dancing amid show scandal

The former Love Island star recently detailed her experience on the BBC series in the wake of Graziano Di Prima’s axing from the show

Evening Standard

Full list of claims against Strictly Come Dancing professionals amid ongoing BBC probe

Jewel in BBC’s broadcasting crown is under scrutiny following abuse allegations

Evening Standard

Zara McDermott ‘danced with broken leg’ on Strictly Come Dancing

The former Love Island star recently detailed her experience on the BBC series in the wake of Graziano Di Prima’s axing from the show

The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington claims there’s ‘50 hours’ of Strictly rehearsal footage that ‘horrified’ BBC producers

Abbington’s professional dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing

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The Guardian - UK

Strictly should be less competitive but will continue, BBC director general says

Tim Davie says fun and entertainment should prevail amid accusations over behaviour of some professional dancers

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing bosses 'considering hiring intimacy coaches' as show scandal deepens

The beloved ballroom show has been marred with series of scandals in recent weeks

Evening Standard

Strictly’s first female pro dancer faces bullying accusations

Complaint follows Giovanni Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice leaving show

The Independent UK

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

TV star claims he learned of the allegations ‘through the press’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova denies making complaint to BBC about show

Dancer says she is ‘looking forward to the new series’ amid reports of ‘Strictly’ backstage drama

The Guardian - UK

How professionals chasing social media fame may undo Strictly Come Dancing

Whereas once it was enough to enjoy a few weeks on air, now many participants are after influencer endorsement

Evening Standard

Strictly's Graziano Di Prima 'made mistake' and kicked Zara McDermott during rehearsals, agent confirms

The Italian dancer has moved back to Italy after being dropped from Strictly Come Dancing

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