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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Amanda abbington - The Untold Story

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

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

5 Photos of Martin Freeman's French Actress Girlfriend, Rachel Benaissa: Quick Facts About Her, Their Age Gap, and How They Met

See photos of Martin Freeman's girlfriend Rachel Benaissa, plus quick facts on her career, their 23‑year age gap, and how they met.

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BBC hiring new ‘head of whistleblowing’ after string of scandals

Broadcaster has been plagued by a number of controversies in recent years, involving high-profile figures such as Huw Edwards and Gregg Wallace

The Independent UK

Giovanni Pernice to reunite with former Strictly co-stars for special event a year after BBC exit

The Italian professional dancer will share the stage with Anton Du Beke, Gorka Márquez, Kai Widdrington, Janette Manrara and others

Evening Standard

Strictly rape arrest: Star arrested on suspicion of raping woman as show rocked by new scandal

The alleged incident took place just weeks after another male star of the BBC show was arrested in August on suspicion of rape

Evening Standard

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

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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

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

‘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

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

Strictly Come Dancing 2025: All the scandals that have hit BBC show

Find out all of the allegations and events that have unfolded since 2023

The Independent 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

BBC launches investigation into Strictly Come Dancing ‘drug use’

A legal team have been hired to lead the probe into drug use on the show

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Kim Kardashian reacts to Anthony Hopkins savagely trolling her Skims product with Hannibal Lecter comparison

The actor, 87, took a ‘legendary’ swipe at Kardashian’s latest Skims product

The Independent UK

Strictly professional Amy Dowden says she never checks rumoured contestant lineups

Several celebrities have already been rumoured to be taking part in this year’s series

Evening Standard

Martin Freeman battles 'major problem' with local school over his £5m Hampstead mansion

The Office star, 53, bought the four-storey home, which has a wine cellar, basement, and summerhouse, in 2018

The Independent UK

Arlene Phillips shares honest thoughts on Strictly Come Dancing scandal

‘There are ways to get people to do what you want without shouting,’ said the BBC legend

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The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas suggests Giovanni Pernice might return to Strictly Come Dancing

Italian dancer previously said he ‘would love to go back’

Evening Standard

Strictly's Amanda Abbington blasts Giovanni Pernice's 'unacceptable' behaviour: 'I was treated unfairly'

The Sherlock actress, 51, also revealed she got ‘insane’ death threats about her children after the controversy

The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington reignites feud with Giovanni Pernice with Strictly comment

‘Sherlock’ star has explained what prompted her to speak out against Italian dancer

The Independent UK

Craig Revel Horwood reveals he’s ‘still friends’ with Giovanni Pernice after Strictly Come Dancing scandal

Judge said show’s professional dancers ‘are not psychologists’ and contestants need to feel ‘challenged’

Evening Standard

Wynne Evans scores new job alongside controversial Strictly star after tour axing

The Welsh opera singer, 53, was dropped from the tour in January after making an obscene joke to Janette Manrara

The Independent UK

Strictly star says they ‘begged’ to leave BBC dancing series early

‘I rung my agent and went ‘You’ve got to get me out of here’,’ ex-contestant said

The Guardian - UK

(This Is Not a) Happy Room review – Amanda Abbington on the guest list for toxic reunion

A dysfunctional brood gather at a wedding-cum-funeral in actor-writer Rosie Day’s dark comedy

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