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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 · Sep 14, 2024

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These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

‘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 · Aug 28, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2024

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 · Jul 28, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024

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 · Jul 27, 2024

Under-fire Giovanni Pernice returns to dance floor with private workshops amid Strictly abuse claims

Exclusive: Participants must sign a waiver accepting the risk of ‘injury or damages’

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024

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’

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024