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UNCOVERED: Giovanni pernice - The Untold Story

Married at First Sight UK becomes latest reality show embroiled in scandal and abuse

Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing are just a few shows that have been hit by controversy and tragedy

The Independent UK

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

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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 Come Misery – the dance show doesn’t need new presenters, it needs to end

IN FOCUS: As the BBC show faces yet another scandal, the ‘Strictly’ gig is either the most exciting vacancy in broadcasting right now or a poisoned chalice. But perhaps the real debate we should be having is whether it’s time to dim the lights for good. Katie Rosseinsky reports.

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

Ruth Langsford reveals the one thing 'nobody believes' about her time on Strictly Come Dancing

Reflecting on her time on the show, Ruth Langsford recalls something that happened to her repeatedly during her stint on the show

Woman & Home

‘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

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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

Strictly Come Dancing loses much-loved star for 2025 series

Spanish dancer will not be partnered with a celebrity after all

The Independent UK

Ex-Strictly pro makes awkward joke about ‘drug scandal’ on This Morning

BBC has launched an investigation into alleged drug use on the dancing programme

The Guardian - UK

BBC investigates alleged cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars

Allegations were made in legal submission on behalf of former contestant Wynne Evans, Sun on Sunday reports

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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

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

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

Evening Standard

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reportedly named in King’s Birthday Honours

Strictly Come Dancing is known to be one of Queen Camilla’s favourite programs and previously described herself as one of Strictly’s ‘greatest fans’.

The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas suggests Giovanni Pernice might return to Strictly Come Dancing

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Evening Standard

Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis tells younger self being deaf is ‘your advantage’

In her message the star spoke about applying for her first job at a supermarket.

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