The Latest Breaking News from Wynne Evans

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

BBC bosses 'save Katya Jones following axing of top Strictly talent'

It would make Jones’ 10th year on the series - as other professional dancers have reportedly been cut

Evening Standard · Mar 10

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova ‘distraught' over axe as three other dancers culled: 'It smacks of ageism'

The show has faced a slew of scandals in recent years, including reports of harassment, drug-taking and backstage affairs

Evening Standard · Mar 9

Strictly in fresh scandal as 'another celeb has affair with dancer' - and the 'signs were there' all along

The dance pairing reportedly managed to keep their alleged ‘fling’ a secret during filming

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Giovanni Pernice's dance partner bats him off in strained moment on Italian Strictly after BBC probe

Pernice, 35, left Strictly Come Dancing last year after his former dance partner Amanda Abbington accused him of ‘cruel’ behaviour backstage

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Married Strictly star 'caught kissing pro dancer in video that could destroy his family man image'

‘The video has been shared around on WhatsApp as everyone is slightly sickened by this pair’s duplicitousness,’ a source said

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

In Lewis Cope, Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones finally has the partner she deserves

COMMENT: The Strictly professional has had a run of bad luck and scandals on the show – it’s about time she had a partner who could win, writes Rachel McGrath

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025

Joanna Page and Wynne Evans spark feud rumours after BBC show axe and Strictly controversy

Once inseparable, the former co-hosts have quietly unfollowed each other on social media following the end of their BBC travel series

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

OPINION - Strictly has to keep dancing through the scandals or the music will finally stop

The Strictly curse appears to have descended into full blown chaos

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2025, from Alex Kingston to Lewis Cope – and their professional partners

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025