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DARK SECRETS: 4 - The Real Truth

Who is Lauren Oakley? Strictly Come Dancing professional replaces Amy Dowden in 2024 series

Lauren Oakley will dance with JLS singer JB Gill for the rest of the series as Amy Dowden recovers from injury

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 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 26, 2024

Maura Higgins' dating history as ex-Love Islander is linked to Strictly Come Dancing pro and contestant

Maura Higgins broke off her last confirmed relationship earlier this year

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

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

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

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 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

Evening Standard · 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

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

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Giovanni Pernice ‘wouldn’t change’ teaching style after BBC Strictly Come Dancing probe

Amanda Abbington made allegations against the Italian dancer earlier this year, claiming he subjected her to ‘inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying’

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice speaks out candidly on Amanda Abbington scandal for first time

Pro dancer recalled his last exchange with Abbington before she quit ‘Strictly’

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

What are BBC Strictly Come Dancing's former professionals doing now?

Since debuting in 2004, the show’s professionals have become household names

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

TV presenter undergoes epic eight hour body paint transformation - can you spot who it is?

The broadcaster was expertly camouflaged among Timothy grass, rosemary, and jasmine, as well as a roll-top bath

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2024

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 · Oct 16, 2024

Strictly's most controversial moments from Giovanni Pernice to Seann Walsh

As the Saturday night entertainment show celebrates 20 years, scandal has often not been too far away. We take a look back at Strictly’s most controversial moments

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2024

Giovanni Pernice's comeback confirmed after being cleared following Strictly probe

He will go on the run alongside former dance partner on Celebrity Hunted

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2024

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The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024

Katya and Wynne’s awkward Strictly Come Dancing saga is a sign of things to come

An uneasy interaction between Katya Jones and her ‘Strictly’ partner Wynne Evans went viral over the weekend. In the wake of the show’s bullying row, scrutiny is higher than ever, writes Katie Rosseinsky

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2024

Anton Du Beke reflects on 'awful' Strictly partners after backing Giovanni Pernice following misconduct probe

The pro dancer, 58, has partnered with celebrities including Ruth Langsford, Ann Widdecombe, Lesley Joseph, and Dame Esther Rantzen

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Anton Du Beke shares brutal reason he never got angry with ‘awful’ Strictly celebrity partners

‘I say this in the nicest way,’ professional-turned-judge stated

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2024

Amanda Abbington says she was relieved about cancer scare amid Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal drama

‘It was the catalyst I’d been sort of waiting for, which is terrible,’ said the actor

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Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2024

Amanda Abbington reveals she quit Strictly due to cancer scare

The 50-year-old actress left the show for “personal reasons” in October 2023

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024

Amanda Abbington was brave enough to complain. She shouldn’t shrink from admitting it

Women are no longer afraid to be branded scolds – it’s time we had the courage of our convictions

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2024

Giovanni Pernice 'plans' Strictly return in wake of Amanda Abbington investigation

The pro-dancer saw 11 of the 17 allegations made against him by the Sherlock actress dropped by the BBC

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas reacts to outcome of Giovanni Pernice investigation

Ballas had previously defended the dancer during his investigation by the BBC

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2024

Strictly scandal: Giovanni Pernice accuses Amanda Abbington of 'spreading false claims' in Newsnight interview

Sherlock star Abbington details graphic 'sexual gesture' claim against Pernice

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024

Amanda Abbington makes surprise claim about BBC’s Strictly scandal result

‘There are still things in there that are unresolved,’ show’s former contestant said

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing’s summer of scandal is not over yet – its future remains in the balance

The BBC series must prove it’s in a new era – otherwise it might lose its sparkle for good, says Katie Rosseinsky

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