Strictly's 'longest-serving dancers who consider themselves "untouchable" could be AXED' as rehearsals begin for latest series amid fears the beleaguered show has been 'fatally tarnished'

Strictly's 'longest-serving dancers who consider themselves "untouchable" could be AXED' as rehearsals begin for latest series amid fears the beleaguered show has been 'fatally tarnished' Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Geraint Llewellyn For Mailonline Published: 19:36 EDT, 22 July 2024 | Updated: 19:46 EDT, 22 July 2024 e-mail View comments Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly considering axing five of it's longest- serving dancers amid the beleaguered show's misconduct chaos. While rehearsals for this year's series have already begun, it's been claimed producers are on the hunt for new talent for 2025 who are less likely to feel 'entitled and untouchable'.

The BBC show has been engulfed by drama since Giovanni Pernice was suspended after his celebrity partner Amanda Abbington accused him of abusive behaviour, saying he was 'cruel and mean.' He denies the claims. It was followed by Graziano Di Prima's sacking last month over reports he verbally and physically abused Zara McDermott during rehearsals.

Graziano has apologised for kicking his former partner and added other allegations do not align with 'how he remembers it.' A source told The Sun : 'There's the fear that being on the show leaves them more open to feeling entitled and untouchable'. Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly considering axing five of it's longest- serving dancers amid the beleaguered show's misconduct chaos (Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice pictured) While rehearsals.