Strictly Come Dancing Faces Allegations of Toxic Work Environment

BBC responds to claims of verbal abuse and bullying behind the scenes of its flagship dance show.

Current and former staff describe a culture of shouting and verbal abuse, particularly targeting junior crew members.
Incidents include celebrities and professional dancers allegedly mistreating production staff during rehearsals.
BBC Studios denies the claims but apologizes if any crew members felt unable to report their experiences.
The broadcaster has introduced new measures to improve welfare and support for the upcoming series.
Some crew members report positive experiences, highlighting a divide in perceptions of the show's work culture.