Fern Britton, a former contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, revealed in a resurfaced interview that her professional dance partner, Artem Chigvintsev, 'kicked and shoved' her during rehearsals, sparking controversy amidst bullying allegations involving other pros on the show. Britton detailed instances where Chigvintsev displayed aggressive behavior, including threatening remarks. Chigvintsev refuted these claims, stating he treated Britton with respect. The BBC show faced turmoil as both Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima were fired due to abuse and bullying accusations, with reports of inappropriate behavior in the training room. Strictly Come Dancing has implemented changes to enhance welfare and support for participants.