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UNBELIEVABLE: 3 - The Untold Story

Chris McCausland explains why he thinks Strictly scandal happened

BBC show’s 2024 winner offered rare thoughts on the subject

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025

Annabel Croft says Strictly co-star ‘ran off’ in ‘lots of tears’ on BBC show

Former tennis player lifted the lid on ‘stress’ behind the scenes

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Giovanni Pernice says he would love Strictly return but fears BBC has ‘moved on’

A review upheld ‘some, but not all’ of the complaints made by Amanda Abbington against the professional dancer.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025

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Giovanni Pernice says BBC has ‘closed the book’ on his Strictly return

Italian dancer has opened up about possible return to series after the Amanda Abbington scandal

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025

Anton Du Beke makes awkward admission about Strictly contestants

‘In the old days of Strictly we use to know everybody,’ said the professional dancer and judge

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Giovanni Pernice says he worried Strictly claims would end career: ‘There were dark moments’

Professional dancer won Italian equivalent of ‘Strictly’ months after BBC probe

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025

Giovanni Pernice says he worried about Strictly claims ending his career

The dancer welcomed the conclusion of a BBC review into Amanda Abbington’s complaints.

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2025

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Celebrity scandals of 2024: Sean Combs arrest, Huw Edwards' shame and more

The Strictly Come Dancing saga and Dave Grohl fathering a baby outside his marriage headline a year of dramatic celebrity scandals, including arrests and legal battles

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2024

Giovanni Pernice wins Italian Strictly competition as he thanks UK fans

‘We just want to say a massive thank you, because realistically, we couldn’t do anything without you,’ the dancer told his supporters in the UK

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024

Giovanni Pernice wins Italian TV dance show after leaving UK amid Strictly probe

The programme is the Italian equivalent of Dancing With The Stars.

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024

Giovanni Pernice thanks UK fans for support before Italian dance show final

The dancer did not compete in this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing amid an investigation into allegations about his behaviour.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2024

Ed Balls and Bill Bailey reunite with Strictly partners for anniversary special

A teaser released for Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years showed couples sharing the couch once more to talk about their time on the show.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2024

Giovanni Pernice set for British TV return after Strictly axing

The Italian dancer did not feature in the current series of Strictly after his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington made allegations about his behaviour

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

BBC’s year of crisis: From Strictly to Gregg Wallace, how catalogue of scandals have pushed it to brink

MasterChef presenter becomes latest male BBC star to become embroiled in scandal

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

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Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

Craig Revel Horwood adapts Strictly judging style over ‘bullying’ concerns

The Australian-born dancer and TV star admitted he had softened his trademark ‘cutting’ remarks on the show.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Giovanni Pernice confirms romance with dance partner Bianca Guaccero after Strictly exit

Pernice left Strictly last year after his partner Amanda Abbington accused him of ‘cruel’ behaviour

BANG Premier · Nov 20, 2024

Amanda Kloots claims Dancing with the Stars' pro Alan Bersten was 'very mean' to her in training

Amanda Kloots was left "raging inside" when her 'Dancing with the Stars' dance partner Alan Bersten "yelled" at her in training.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2024

Giovanni Pernice set to appear on Strictly Come Dancing anniversary show despite Amanda Abbington complaints

Italian pro to appear despite allegations made by Amanda Abbington, say reports

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Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

BBC bosses 'worried Oti Mabuse will share Strictly secrets on I'm A Celebrity'

Strictly Come Dancing has faced numerous allegations about the show and its professional dancers

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024

Susanna Reid says Strictly contestants should be ‘supported’ after bullying scandal

‘It is like being on a different planet because everything sparkles, and so it’s a shame when it doesn’t for other people,’ she said of being on the show

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Fans praise Craig Revel and Anton Du Beke’s Halloween week costumes

The annual Spooktacular is back and the remaining 11 pairs were hoping their dancing didn’t frighten the judges

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Amanda Abbington hits back at Giovanni Pernice after Strictly pro’s comments on scandal

‘Sherlock’ star called Pernice’s claims ‘delusional’

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Why are men like Giovanni Pernice so bad at recognising when their behaviour is threatening?

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has finally spoken out about his proven harassment of Amanda Abbington. Maddy Mussen reports on his wilful ignorance

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice recalls last message to Amanda Abbington in first live interview after scandal

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice recalled his last conversation with Amanda Abbington, revealing how he thought everything was “great”.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova says ‘we are not friends’ after Kai Widdrington break-up

Former ‘Strictly’ couple split earlier this year

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