BBC's Strictly Come Dancing Faces Major Scandal Over Contestant Mistreatment
Director General Tim Davie issues apology and outlines new welfare measures as allegations of abuse and misconduct surface.
- Former contestants report negative experiences, including injuries and bullying by professional dancers.
- Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima dropped from the show following serious allegations.
- BBC announces presence of production team during rehearsals and new welfare roles to support participants.
- Past incidents involving contestants like Will Bayley and Steve Backshall resurface amid ongoing scrutiny.
- Calls for stricter protocols and accountability within the show's production team grow louder.
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