Graziano 'replies' to Zara's Instagram story Strictly Come Dancing has been urged to reset the format after a series of scandals. Emma Gane a top Brand and Business Strategist for female entrepreneurs has shared her thoughts on how the BBC show can bounce back after a rocky year, before the show has even returned to screens for a new series. The show marks it's 20th season this year but so far the celebrations have been marred by scandal as both Giovanni Pernice and Graziano di Prima have had their training methods called into question.
Neither man will appear in the upcoming season. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.
uk Emma gave her thoughts on what the show needs to do in order to regain it's identity and public trust. "As a flagship BBC brand, it’s a shame that it’s been allowed to morph over time," she pondered. "I don’t think it’s clear on what it is anymore.
Is it about pure joy or peak performance? Is it a celebration of giving it a go, or should we have serious expectations? "I think it needs to go back to its roots - family fun with an ‘anyone can do it’ mentality, where we laugh at the celebrities and they’re celebrated for being brave enough to do it. The professional’s job is to give them a wonderful experience and it will all feel lower pressure and human again. READ MORE: Carol Vorderman in huge career announcement after BBC exit Graziano di Prima has been dropped from this year's Strictly Come Dancing (Image: Getty) "If we’re going to be judg.