Strictly Come Dancing celebrities 'will undergo weekly psychological tests' as the scandal-hit show continues to battle abuse claims Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Chloe Louise For Mailonline Published: 17:59, 27 July 2024 | Updated: 18:08, 27 July 2024 e-mail View comments Strictly Come Dancing celebrities will reportedly be required to undergo weekly psychological tests on the upcoming series, as the scandal-hit show continues to battle abuse claims. Next year's contestants, who reportedly include TOWIE star Pete Wicks , 36, DIY SOS's Nick Knowles , 61, and soap star Jamie Borthwick , 30, will sit down with mental health experts frequently during their time under the glitterball.
Blind comedian Chris McCausland, 47, and Death In Paradise actor Ralf Little, 44, are also believed to be taking to the dancefloor in the upcoming series. And while celebrities may be eager to get their dancing shoes on, the Mirror has reported that the new season will have psychological checks to ensure they can handle the mental strain of learning new dances every week. A source told the publication: 'It will give them a safe space to voice any concerns they have - and just feel listened to.
Strictly Come Dancing celebrities are reportedly required to undergo weeklkly psychological tests as the show has battled abuse claims in recent months Next year's contestants, who reportedly include TOWIE star Pete Wicks (pictured), 36, DIY SOS's Nick Knowles, 61, and soap star Jamie Borth.