EXCLUSIVE Strictly Come Dancing signs TWO stars with links to dancers embroiled in show's bullying scandal READ MORE: Full list of claims against Strictly Come Dancing professionals Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Grant Tucker Entertainment Editor Published: 22:42, 7 August 2024 | Updated: 22:47, 7 August 2024 e-mail View comments Strictly Come Dancing has announced two celebrity recruits with links to dancers embroiled in the show’s bullying scandal – as more allegations emerged from production staff. Reality TV regular Pete Wicks and deaf Love Islander Tasha Ghouri are among the latest stars to be unveiled for the forthcoming BBC series.
Their signings came as a surprise, given Pete's close relationship with a complainant in the bullying investigation, and Tasha's dating history with an axed professional. It comes as an investigation by BBC News included a number of current and former Strictly crew members who alleged mistreatment. Latest recruit Pete, 36, a star of The Only Way Is Essex, is a friend of Zara McDermott , who danced in last year’s series.
Strictly Come Dancing has announced two celebrity recruits with links to dancers embroiled in the show’s bullying scandal – as more allegations emerged from production staff She made complaints about the show and her professional dancer Graziano Di Prima , 30, who was subsequently axed. Zara said she performed on Strictly with a fractured leg following an injury in training, and needed painkillers.