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All the Strictly scandals: From bullying claims to 'curse' affairs

We take a look at the show’s most controversial moments as it gears up for its upcoming season

Evening Standard · Sep 12

‘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 · Oct 2, 2025

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 · Sep 11, 2025

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

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

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

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 · Sep 19, 2024

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 · Sep 14, 2024

‘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 · Aug 28, 2024

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 · Aug 20, 2024

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 · Aug 13, 2024

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 · Aug 12, 2024