The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will reportedly be the most expensive ever - as one insider says 'there is no room for error'. The fallout after allegations of abuse made by contestants on the much-loved dance show has seen the BBC employ a host of chaperones and welfare producers for season 22 - allegedly costing hundreds of thousands of pounds. The claim was made in the Times after Kate Phillips, BBC’s director of unscripted programming, announced “decisive steps” to improve the show’s protections for celebrities and professional dancers last month.
That followed allegations of abuse made by past contestants including actress Amanda Abbington and reality star Zara McDermott . The measures the BBC has been forced to implement include the introduction of two dedicated welfare producers and a member of the production team in attendance during training at all times to watch out for any signs of inappropriate behaviour or abuse. Craig Revel Horwood, who has been a judge on the show since 2004, said that the changes are a “good idea”.
READ MORE: Strictly pro issues demand to BBC bosses in order to save troubled show after controversies READ MORE: Furious mum blames bus for killing neighbourhood cat 'everybody loved' The popular primetime show, which draws up to ten million viewers as celebrities learn to dance and compete for the glitterball trophy, is estimated to employ about 200 staff but will require even more to implement the welfare changes. The Times cl.