Strictly Come Dancing Enforces Strict Rules for Professionals After Scandals

Ahead of the 2025 season of Strictly Come Dancing, BBC executives have implemented strict new rules for professional dancers to ensure a scandal-free and family-friendly show. These guidelines prohibit swearing, excessive drinking, inappropriate attire, and the consumption of alcohol irresponsibly, while also imposing tighter controls on social media use, specifically banning adult content, humor, and inappropriate language on clothing. The rules come in response to past controversies including misconduct allegations against dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima, and the departure of Wynne Evans following inappropriate behavior and language. The producers emphasize that dancers' roles must avoid sexual explicitness and heavy innuendo to protect the show's broad audience and reputation. These measures reflect a refreshed contract for professionals ahead of the season premiere on September 20, 2025, aiming to restore the integrity and family-oriented values of the widely popular BBC ballroom competition. The BBC has declined to comment on these new measures.