Strictly’s Janette Manrara addresses ex-contestant Will Bayley’s claim – live
Dancers Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington from the show Strictly Come Dancing have shared their thoughts on feeling unfairly graded by the judges.
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Old dramas from Strictly Come Dancing are coming up again as the TV show faces a big problem – its most controversial situation in two decades.
At the beginning of this month, Graziano Di Prima was removed from the show because of how he treated Zara McDermott during rehearsals. Other past contestants, like Will Bayley, have also shared stories about their own bad experiences.
The claims made by the latter brought host Janette Manrara of It Takes Two into the controversy, to which the dancer has since responded. In a recent interview, Bayley alleged that an order given by Manrara, resulting in a significant injury, happened because the dancer was feeling pressured by the show's producers.
A representative from BBC informed The Independent that they have established procedures in place to handle injuries, ensuring that contestants are given the appropriate treatment and support when needed.
Another "concern" raised by former 2014 contestant Steve Backshall has resurfaced on social media amidst the scandal. It is reported that the adventurer felt he was "harassed" by former professional dancer Ola Jordan, whom The Independent has reached out to for a statement.
Here are the most recent developments of the controversy as it continues to evolve...
James Jordan Addresses Resurfaced 'bullying' Claims By Ola Jordan
Ex-Strictly dancer James Jordan seems to be making fun of explorer Steve Backshall's old claims about his wife, Ola Jordan.
Backshall and Ola were dancing partners in 2014, and at that time, it was mentioned that he had expressed worries about their practice sessions to the production team, which resulted in them being assigned a chaperone.
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Bosses Thinking About Cutting Five Dancers
According to reports, the producers of Strictly are thinking about getting rid of five of the dancers who have been on the show for a long time because of the scandal that has been causing problems for the show.
Last month, the list of professionals was revealed and Giovanni Pernice was not included. This was due to a controversy involving him and Amanda Abbington that occurred off-screen.
Several weeks passed before Graziano Di Prima was let go from the show, after confessing to physically striking Zara McDermott during rehearsals in the previous season.
MailOnline is saying that the people in charge of the show are thinking about adding some new dancers to the lineup next year. They believe that some of the dancers who have been on the show for a long time are acting like they deserve special treatment and can't be replaced.
Discover which dancers will be coming back for the upcoming season by checking out the list below:
Jacob Stolworthy published this blog post on July 23, 2024 at 7:30 AM.
Since January, Strictly Come Dancing has been embroiled in controversy, and the situation appears to be escalating.
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Third Pro Dancer Flagged As 'Person Of Interest'
Another dancer from Strictly Come Dancing has been reportedly identified as a possible suspect in a probe into the show's behind-the-scenes practices.
Rumors have been circulating about a mysterious professional dancer who has been in the spotlight recently, following Graziano Di Prima’s dismissal from the show. Di Prima was let go after allegedly kicking his celebrity partner Zara McDermott during last year’s series.
Jacob Stolworthy wrote a blog post on July 22, 2024 at 11:00 PM.
Janette Manrara Responds To Will Bayley's Statement
Former Strictly pro dancer Janette Manrara, who now hosts the spin-off show It Takes Two, has responded to statements made by her past dance partner, Paralympian Will Bayley.
Bayley suffered a serious knee injury that had a big impact on his life during a dance routine. Manrara asked him to try the jump again because she thought his first attempt was not good enough. Although Bayley didn't hold any grudges against Manrara, he believed that the show's producers were to blame for putting too much pressure on the dancers.
Jacob Stolworthy's latest blog post was published on July 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM.
Graziano Regrets Kicking Zara
Italian performer Graziano Di Prima has been removed from Strictly Come Dancing due to circumstances he feels sorry for.
In 2023, he was seen on the show alongside Zara McDermott. Recently, a video showing a behind-the-scenes incident was reportedly brought to the BBC's notice.
The video has not been released to the public yet, and we do not know much about what happened, but there are claims that it captured Di Prima hitting the documentary presenter and former Love Island contestant.
The person who speaks on his behalf said: "Kicking or any form of violence is never acceptable. He is aware of that and understands that he was in the wrong. He apologized immediately after the incident occurred."
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Giovanni's Family Supports Ex-Strictly Pro
Giovanni Pernice's relatives have strongly supported him in response to accusations of "aggressive and intimidating actions".
Following rumors that the 33-year-old had left Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC is reportedly reviewing years of footage to investigate the complaints.
The 33-year-old has rejected accusations of behaving abusively and threateningly in his teaching approach, claiming that he is simply enthusiastic and driven to succeed.
Jacob Stolworthy on July 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM
BBC Announces Reforms Following Strictly Abuse Claims
The BBC has introduced additional safety measures to care for the contestants on Strictly Come Dancing, in response to allegations of mistreatment that have caused concern for the popular show.
A recent announcement mentioned that moving forward, there will always be a production team member at training room rehearsals, two new roles dedicated to welfare support will be added to the show - a Celebrity Welfare Producer and a Professional Dancer Welfare Producer, and additional training will be provided for the production team and crew.
Jacob Stolworthy posted a new blog on July 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
Former Contestant Unfazed By Scandal
Ex-Strictly Come Dancing participant Reverend Richard Coles has expressed that he is "not completely shocked" by the claims that have surfaced about how contestants are treated on the widely-watched BBC program.
"Every now and then, participants who join the show are shocked and upset by the level of intensity in the rehearsal rooms," Reverend Coles, a contestant from 2017, shared with Good Morning Britain.
Former 'Strictly' Contestant Not Completely Shocked By Show Allegations
Former participant Reverend Richard Coles from Strictly Come Dancing has shared that he is not completely shocked after hearing about allegations regarding how contestants are treated on the BBC show. The network has recognized the need for improved welfare and support for participants, especially during training and rehearsals. Moving forward, a member of the production team will be present at all times during practice sessions. Reverend Coles, who was on the show in 2017, mentioned that some contestants are surprised and upset by the intense nature of the relationships in rehearsal spaces.
Jacob Stolworthy posted a blog on July 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
Nadiya Bychkova Denies Filing Complaint
Professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova has dismissed rumors that she has filed a complaint against the BBC program.
Recently, a report from MailOnline stated that Bychkova, who is 34 years old, had reached out to the BBC to talk about her worries regarding the show.
Nevertheless, the dancer, who became part of Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 and has danced alongside celebrities like news anchor Dan Walker, footballer David James, and Blue singer Lee Ryan, refuted the gossip in a post on social media.
Jacob Stolworthy on July 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM
