BBC Apologizes Amid Strictly Contestant Abuse Scandal
BBC Apologizes Amid Strictly Contestant Abuse Scandal
BBC Apologizes Amid Strictly Contestant Abuse Scandal
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Tim Davie, the BBC Director General, has publicly apologized for the negative experiences reported by contestants on 'Strictly Come Dancing,' following a series of allegations about abusive and bullying behavior by professional dancers. Graziano Di Prima was sacked for allegedly kicking his partner Zara McDermott, while Giovanni Pernice is under investigation after Amanda Abbington accused him of abusive training methods. Paralympian Will Bayley and other former contestants have also raised concerns about the show's lack of duty of care, leading the BBC to implement new safeguarding measures, including the introduction of welfare producers and constant chaperones during rehearsals. Despite the controversy, the BBC is committed to continuing the show with enhanced support structures in place for the upcoming season.

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