Controversy surrounds Strictly Come Dancing as former contestants and insiders reveal details about the show's restrictive contracts silencing celebrities from discussing injuries and mistreatment. Reports of physical and verbal abuse by pro dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima have emerged, leading to Graziano's dismissal. The BBC has faced backlash, prompting the introduction of chaperones during training and welfare producers. Despite the scandals, the show is set to return in September with enhanced measures to protect participants, including the presence of production staff during rehearsals.