The inside story of the scandals which could end Strictly, reveals KATIE HIND...
and the ones that are just sob stories from attention-seeking snowflakes By Katie Hind Published: 01:31, 25 July 2024 | Updated: 01:37, 25 July 2024 e-mail View comments For 20 years it has been the weekly glitzy Saturday night extravaganza which warms the hearts of its viewers in the run-up to Christmas . Millions follow the fortunes of the celebrities paired with professional dancers as they compete for the fabled glitterball trophy. In recent weeks, however, it has become clear that there is more to Strictly than sequins and stardust.
The BBC ’s most popular Saturday night programme since The Generation Game is engulfed in scandal, with multiple stars accusing their dance partners of abuse and bullying. No fewer than eight former contestants have come forward to share details of their alleged ordeals and the scale of the controversy is now threatening the very existence of the Beeb’s flagship show. So which of the unfolding scandals are serious enough to end its 20-year reign, and which are simply sob stories from snowflakes jumping on a bandwagon which is careering out of control? Graziano Di Prima and Zara McDermott When I discovered Graziano had been sacked for hitting and kicking Zara, my first thought was surely it couldn’t be true.
But there was video evidence of his behaviour and, within an hour of the Mail breaking the story, he had posted an apology on Instagram. The incident to.