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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

Dianne Buswell ready to ‘take time out’ from Strictly Come Dancing to start family with Joe Sugg

‘We’ve always wanted kids,’ Buswell said

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing announces two new professional dancers following scandal

American and Australian dancers are first additions to the professional cast since the departures of Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima

The Independent UK

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Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola sends birthday message to axed professional dancer

Professional dancer dedicated post to his ‘dear friend and brother’

The Independent UK

Kym Marsh: ‘No more marriages for me. Three strikes and I’m out!’

INTERVIEW: The singer and actor parlayed her Noughties fame on ‘Popstars’ into an unpredictable career across stage, screen – and the cobbles. As her new play ‘Abigail’s Party’ rakes in rave reviews in Manchester, she sits down with Alim Kheraj to talk relationships, tabloid attention, and why she still speaks…

The Independent UK

Oti Mabuse makes refreshing admission about Strictly scandal

Professional dancer lifted the glitterball trophy twice during ‘Strictly’ career

The Independent UK

Chris McCausland explains why he thinks Strictly scandal happened

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

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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

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

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

Is this Strictly Come Dancing’s most controversial series yet? From Wynne Evans's apology to shock elimination

There have been plenty of standout moments on the dance floor, but this year’s Strictly has not been short of drama

Evening Standard

Backlash after Strictly Come Dancing pro tells BBC 'don't hire Italians' amid bullying scandal

Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice were booted off the show after allegations of abusive behaviour

Evening Standard

‘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?

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Former Strictly star who was paired with Graziano Di Prima speaks out on scandal

Former contestant has waded in on the debate after participating in 2022

The Independent UK

Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima recalls Zara McDermott ‘kick’ that got him fired from series

‘Afterwards I hugged her and said I was sorry,’ Italian dancer said

Evening Standard

Strictly fans complain of 'worst line-up ever' claiming there are 'no big stars'

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the BBC dance competition

Evening Standard

Zara McDermott breaks silence as pal Pete Wicks signs up for Strictly Come Dancing amid show scandal

The former Love Island star recently detailed her experience on the BBC series in the wake of Graziano Di Prima’s axing from the show

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Evening Standard

Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood reveals his ballet teacher used to 'whack' him

The Strictly judge also shared his thoughts on plans to implement new safe guarding measures for the upcoming 20th series

The Guardian - UK

The perfect feelgood TV, did Strictly’s sparkle blind it to flaws in its format?

Allegations of bullying have caused the BBC to rethink how contestants are treated on the flagship reality show

The Guardian - UK

Fresh crisis at ‘toxic’ Strictly as ex-staff claim they faced sexualised comments and cruelty

Production workers at Strictly Come Dancing allege BBC refused to take their complaints seriously

Evening Standard

Full list of claims against Strictly Come Dancing professionals amid ongoing BBC probe

Jewel in BBC’s broadcasting crown is under scrutiny following abuse allegations

Evening Standard

Zara McDermott ‘danced with broken leg’ on Strictly Come Dancing

The former Love Island star recently detailed her experience on the BBC series in the wake of Graziano Di Prima’s axing from the show

The Independent UK

Piers Morgan makes ‘offer’ to Strictly producers amid ongoing BBC scandal

‘I’m prepared to save the day,’ the broadcaster said

Evening Standard

Peter Andre breaks silence on Strictly scandal saying ‘this shouldn’t be happening behind closed doors’

The pop star participated in 2015’s series alongside professional partner Janette Manrara

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