Strictly’s Janette Manrara says she has never received any complaints

Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara said she “has never received any complaints” about her time on the BBC celebrity show. Paralympian Will Bayley, who was partnered with Manrara on the flagship show, says he suffered a serious injury while performing a jump on Strictly and claimed there was “no duty of care”. The Paralympian said producers were told the jump from a table during a routine was too dangerous, but he was encouraged to do it anyway and after he was injured show bosses made him feel like it was his fault.

Bayley’s torn knee ligaments forced the table tennis player to pull out of the series in 2019, and he told The Sun: “I was lying on the floor thinking my whole career was over.” He said that Manrara “could have protected me more”, but says she was “under a lot of pressure by the bosses to perform a certain way”. Will Bayley.

(Lia Toby/PA) “Her celebrity partner’s safety and enjoyment was always the priority throughout her time on Strictly. “Janette has never received any complaints and has maintained friendships with all her partners, including Will.” Bayley is the latest celebrity competitor to speak about his experiences on the show following concerns raised about the treatment of contestants Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott.

Sherlock actress Abbington described professional Giovanni Pernice’s behaviour as “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean”. He denies the claims. Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice (Ray Burnis.