As a devoted fan of Strictly Come Dancing, I cannot help but feel deeply concerned and disappointed by the recent revelations regarding inappropriate behavior by some of the professional dancers towards their celebrity partners. Having watched the show for years and seen the joy it brings to millions of viewers every week, it’s disheartening to see such allegations tarnishing its reputation.
As a huge fan of “Strictly Come Dancing,” I’m thrilled to hear that the BBC has made a decision to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of all involved in the show. Starting from now, a chaperone will be present for every rehearsal to maintain a professional and respectful environment for everyone. This comes as a response to recent concerns raised regarding the conduct of two former professionals. Let’s keep dancing and enjoying the magic of “Strictly Come Dancing” together!
Fan-favorite duo Giovanni Pierce and Graziano Di Prima will be absent from this year’s show, making way for two new welfare producers brought in by the channel to ensure better care on set.
Last year, former reality star Zara McDermott found it deeply unpleasant to rewatch videos of herself from the show where she was paired with Di Prima for dancing. She expressed this feeling in an Instagram post. More recently, she was given a new role, and this development came after her distressing recollection of her past experience on the show.
McDermott shared that he had struggled with the anxiety of revealing personal information. He was apprehensive about potential criticism from the public and worried about the impact on his future. Additionally, he expressed concern over possible victim shaming. However, after having heartfelt discussions with those closest to him, he mustered the courage to confront these fears. When approached by the BBC for an interview, McDermott chose to speak openly about his experiences on the show.
After allegations of misconduct towards a female partner, McDermott, who is 30 and Italian, has departed from the show. He expressed remorse for his behavior and stated, “I deeply regret my actions.” Additionally, he acknowledged that his fierce commitment to winning may have influenced his training methods in an unfavorable way.
I was looking forward to another season of “Sherlock” with my favorite dance duo. But then in June, things took an unexpected turn. Pernice, the professional dancer, was suddenly let go from the show. The reason? His partner, Amanda Abbington, had left earlier than expected and accused him of inappropriate behavior that bordered on bullying. In response, she filed a complaint with the BBC.
On Tuesday, the BBC expressed concerns relating to training and preparations that have emerged in recent months. The measures unveiled now aim to resolve these issues.
During rehearsals, new team members have been added to a production team. These include a celebrity welfare producer and a professional dancer welfare producer, in addition to more training provided for the existing team and crew members.
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Strictly Come Dancing, a long-standing British TV tradition, has been airing annually on the BBC since 2004. This year marks its 22nd season.
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