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Strictly Come Dancing: the launch show – as it happened

After a summer of scandal, the BBC’s flagship sparkle-fest got back underway. As 15 brave new celebrities were paired with their pros, who looked promising? Who looked plodding? And could the show restore its sparkle?

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing enters a new era of chaperones and welfare measures – this year’s stars discuss all

IN FOCUS: The BBC’s beloved dancing show is getting a shiny new rebrand as it recovers from a set of damning allegations. But what will a new ‘Strictly’, at 20 years old, look like? Ellie Muir speaks to this year’s cast, from Nick Knowles to Sarah Hadland, to find out

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: Meet JB Gill, the JLS star whose pro partner changed halfway through the series

The ‘One Shot’ singer was paired with Amy Dowden until injury intervened

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Matt Baker makes eye-catching claim about his ‘intense’ time on Strictly Come Dancing

Former ‘One Show’ host shared sweeping claim weeks before new series begins

The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington reportedly left blindsided by ‘odd’ Giovanni Pernice phone call during Strictly inquiry

Professional dancer allegedly called Abbington ‘out of the blue’

The Independent UK

‘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

Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me review – an exceedingly raw real-time battle

The Welsh dancer invited a team to film her as soon as she got her diagnosis – then they followed her through every scary step. It’s a bold, uplifting and very teary journey indeed

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Les Dennis says Strictly Come Dancing experience was ‘hardest thing ever’

TV presenter compared experience to 2010 ballet-horror film ‘Black Swan’

The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington ‘questioned again’ about Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice after ‘new evidence’ arrives

News comes weeks after Pernice ‘discovered findings’ of scandal investigation

The Independent UK

Toyah Willcox and Wynne Evans announced as the next contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2024

The stars’ involvement alongside Dr Punam Krishan in this year’s series was confirmed on Vernon Kay’s Radio 2 show on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Top Channel 4 news anchor hits out at BBC bosses for avoiding scrutiny

A TOP Channel 4 news anchor has hit out at BBC bosses for avoiding scrutiny after a series of scandals hit the broadcaster ...

The National (Scotland)

Laila Rouass insists Strictly pro Anton Du Beke is ‘not a racist’ after old controversy resurface

‘It would be unfair for Anton to lose his reputation and credibility,’ former contestant said

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: BBC says it ‘does not recognise’ new allegations of toxic workplace culture

New report alleges sexist and sexualised comments made to show staff, and a ‘tense, toxic and uncomfortable’ working environment

The Independent 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

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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

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Huge TV legend 'confirmed' for Strictly Come Dancing 2024 after months of talks

Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly signed up a TV favourite for this year's series.

The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington says she received rape and death threats to her family after leaving Strictly

Strictly star says online abuse in aftermath of her depature has been ‘brutal, relentless and unforgiving’

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Amanda Abbington claims there’s ‘50 hours’ of Strictly rehearsal footage that ‘horrified’ BBC producers

Abbington’s professional dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing

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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

Evening Standard

Giovanni Pernice vows 'I'll be back' amid Strictly Come Dancing storm

The professional dancer is currently being investigated by the BBC following allegations about his behaviour on the show

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova denies making complaint to BBC about show

Dancer says she is ‘looking forward to the new series’ amid reports of ‘Strictly’ backstage drama

The Guardian - UK

How professionals chasing social media fame may undo Strictly Come Dancing

Whereas once it was enough to enjoy a few weeks on air, now many participants are after influencer endorsement

Evening Standard

Strictly's Graziano Di Prima 'made mistake' and kicked Zara McDermott during rehearsals, agent confirms

The Italian dancer has moved back to Italy after being dropped from Strictly Come Dancing

Evening Standard

Third Strictly professional identified as ‘person of interest’ in probe into BBC show

The show has been marred by a string of misconduct allegations in recent weeks

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