EXCLUSIVE Strictly star Sam Quek insists the BBC One show IS a 'safe' place for women following Amanda Abbington 'bullying' scandal as she breaks silence on shock A Question of Sport axing By Sarah Packer, Chief Showbiz Reporter Published: 03:00 EDT, 26 October 2024 | Updated: 03:01 EDT, 26 October 2024 e-mail 7 shares 2 View comments Strictly star Sam Quek insists the BBC One dance show is a safe place for women to compete, amid claims the recent bullying scandal led to only six female celebrities signing up for this year's series. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, the former Team GB hockey ace, 36, also opened up for the first time about long-running show A Question of Sport being axed after 53 years, just two series into her stint as team captain. The mother-of-two is hoping to make a return to prime time television following her endeavours on Strictly, in which she's safely progressed through to this weekend's Halloween special alongside pro partner Nikita Kuzmin , 26.
This year's series has been overshadowed by the recent bullying scandal which rocked the show, resulting in two Italian dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima leaving following complaints from their respective partners Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott . However, Sam believes female stars should not be put off signing up for future series, after only six female celebrities, compared to nine males, made the 2024 line-up. Asked if she would recommend Strictly to women, Sam said: 'Yes, absolutely.
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