Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Luba Mushtuk looked tense as stressed as they left the second day of rehearsals for the under-fire series. Strictly was hit with new a new scandal on Tuesday, as a celebrity agent accused the BBC series of previously harbouring a culture where the professional dancers "had free reign to do as they like" on the set of Strictly Come Dancing. Recalling how she was present for rehearsals and behind-the-scenes moments during a celebrity client's time on the show, Melanie Blake shared her belief that "ageism & ego were paramount" on the BBC set based on what she claims to have witnessed over the years.
The celebrity agent's comments come in the wake of Graziano Di Prima being dropped from the 2024 roster of professional dancers amid allegations he was inappropriate with his 2023 celebrity partner Zara McDermott . The Italian dancer later admitted he kicked the former Love Island star during a training session last year but denied spitting at her. Graziano's dismissal came just weeks on from former Strictly champion Giovanni Pernice announcing his exit from the Strictly franchise amid allegations made against him by Amanda Abbington .
Giovanni denies the claims made by the Sherlock actress and has vowed to clear his name . Over the weekend, the Italian dancer appeared to brand Amanda a "mad woman" during an on-stage rant. Amid all the drama, the remaining Strictly professionals are busy preparing for the new series set to hit our s.