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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

Strictly Come Dancing: the launch show – as it happened

After a summer of scandal, the BBC’s flagship sparkle-fest got back underway. As 15 brave new celebrities were paired with their pros, who looked promising? Who looked plodding? And could the show restore its sparkle?

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing co-creator says criticising show could end up killing it

The long-running dance show returns for its 20th anniversary.

Evening Standard

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Strictly Come Dancing: The biggest launch show talking points, from Amy Dowden’s return to Robin Windsor tribute

The BBC’s glittering diamond shook off months of scandal as it return to screens for its 20th anniversary

The Independent UK

Debbie McGee reveals she has been asked to give evidence in Strictly bullying claims investigation

McGee was partnered with Giovanni Pernice in 2016, who has since been accused of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour

The Independent UK

Strictly contestant Tasha Ghouri hits back at claims she has too much dancing experience

Star is a trained dancer by background and has appeared in a number of TV shows since

The Independent UK

Chris McCausland: Strictly’s first blind celebrity hoping to lift Glitterball trophy

Comedian is making history with appearance on this year’s series

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Strictly’s Toyah Willcox: Everything you need to know about the punk-rock singer

‘I Want to Be Free’ singer will be putting her experience from years of touring and West End performing to the test

The Independent UK

Giovanni Pernice announces TV return just months after being axed from Strictly

‘I’m excited because finally, I’m back on the dancefloor’

The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington 'deeply disappointed' with BBC following Giovanni 'protection' fears

Abbington is said to be bracing for what she fears may be a "whitewash" probe

Evening Standard

Police probing bomb threat saying Amanda Abbington would ‘die on stage’

An email warning was received by a member of staff on August 12, Scotland Yard said

Evening Standard

Strictly pro Aljaz Skorjanec denies claim he ‘acted in aggressive manner’ after ‘co-star backlash’

BBC star has brushed off claims he had ‘shocking’ altercation with fellow professional

The Independent UK

Giovanni Pernice thanks fans for ‘endless support’ amid Strictly Come Dancing investigation

‘Better days to come,’ the professional dancer said

The Independent UK

Watch: Strictly Come Dancing drops new trailer ahead of show's 20th anniversary

The show is set to return later this month

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Matt Baker makes eye-catching claim about his ‘intense’ time on Strictly Come Dancing

Former ‘One Show’ host shared sweeping claim weeks before new series begins

Evening Standard

BBC bosses 'racing to conclude Giovanni Pernice misconduct probe before Strictly Come Dancing return'

It is reported that the investigation is nearing its conclusion

The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington reportedly left blindsided by ‘odd’ Giovanni Pernice phone call during Strictly inquiry

Professional dancer allegedly called Abbington ‘out of the blue’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing start date confirmed for 2024 season – and we don’t have long to wait

It’s only a matter of days before we can return to the ‘Strictly’ ballroom

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The Independent UK

BBC ‘let down’ by Huw Edwards and Jermaine Jenas scandal, says director general

Davie called the Huw Edwards scandal ‘shocking’ after presenter’s four-decade career

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?

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis ‘excited’ to make history with new TV role

‘This is another job for me to challenge myself,’ the actor said

The Independent UK

Vito Coppola says Strictly stars are supporting each other ‘like family’ amid scandal

‘We are like brother, and sister, and cousin,’ said the ‘Strictly’ winner

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing investigation findings to be revealed 'in a matter of days'

Amanda Abbington has made several accusations against Giovanni Pernice’s teaching methods. Allegations he has strongly denied

The Independent UK

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up might just be secretly brilliant

STATE OF THE ARTS: After weeks of scandal, there was a lot riding on the 2024 ‘Strictly’ line-up, but the initial reaction from fans has been lacklustre. However, it’s too early to write off this year’s contestants, argues Rachel McGrath – and they might just surprise us

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