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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 · Oct 2, 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: All the scandals that have hit BBC show

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

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Shirley Ballas suggests Giovanni Pernice might return to Strictly Come Dancing

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

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

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

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

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 · May 2, 2025

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’

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2025