Strictly bosses 'demand all professional dancers to undergo anti-bullying training' ahead of this year's talent show following misconduct scandal Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Jessica Janes For Mailonline Published: 16:52 EDT, 9 August 2024 | Updated: 16:53 EDT, 9 August 2024 e-mail View comments Strictly bosses have 'demanded all professional dancers to undergo anti-bullying training' ahead of this year's talent show amid the misconduct probe. BBC insiders say a new clause has now been added to the professional casts' contracts stipulating they must complete the training if they wish to continue on the ballroom show.
The insiders also added chiefs are taking the new rules 'very seriously indeed'. The BBC is seeking to ramp up its duty of care to contestants after three celebrities complained to lawyers about alleged misconduct while competing on the show. The findings of an investigation into the behaviour of former professional dancer Giovanni Pernice- who denies any wrongdoing - are expected to be made public imminently.
Strictly bosses have 'demanded all professional dancers to undergo formal anti-bullying training' ahead of this year's talent show following recent claims of misconduct BBC insiders say a new clause has now been added to the professional cast's contracts stipulating that they must complete the training if they wish to continue on the ballroom show Giovanni, 33, quit the show in May amid allegations of misconduct , while Graziano Di Prim.