THE DIRECTOR GENERAL of the BBC has apologised to Strictly Come Dancing contestants who have had an experience that “hasn’t been wholly positive”. The corporation unveiled its annual report today following about the culture and treatment of contestants on the popular dancing contest programme. Two professional dancers have left the show in the last two months.
Tim Davie told journalists that there will inevitably be “competitiveness, hard work and the will to do well” on the show, “but there are limits and the line should never be crossed”. He added: “We will never tolerate unacceptable behaviour of any kind.” Strictly Come Dancing is extremely popular, with the finale of last year’s season attracting 10 million viewers.
Asked if he is confident the show will go ahead this year, Davie said: “I need to be assured we have the right safeguarding and duty of care in place, and that is the first question I ask. “I am assured by the robust actions we have taken in terms of the changes we have made ..
. that we are in a position to deliver a very good season this year and that has been my focus.” He continued: “With that assurance, I’m looking forward to the next season.
” He said he was “disappointed” by how the allegations first came to light. “I’m very sorry that anyone has had an experience on Strictly that hasn’t been wholly positive, I think that is something we do reflect on, and I’m sorry about that.” Davie said Strictly Come Danci.