2024-07-25
25 分钟This is the Guardian.
Strictly Come Dancing's glitter ball is losing its sparkle.
Is this the start of the end for Strictly Come dancers?
Usually feel good.
Sas Day night in show has had more drama than this year's season of Love Island.
Can one of Britain's most popular shows survive its biggest scandal to date?
This week on pop culture with me, Shantae Joseph for the Guardian.
So last week I saw all these headlines about Strictly Come Dancing.
Giovanni Panici is not going to return to the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Former professional Strictly dancer Graziano di Prima has admitted he kicked contestant Zara McDermott during training.
What the hell is going on?
Because Graziano has just announced he's leaving Strictly.
Basically.
There's been reports that two of the professional dancers on the show have engaged in bullying or aggressive behavior to their celebrity dance partners.
The BBC's director general, Tim Davey, this week apologized to Strictly Come Dancing contestants, saying we'd never tolerate unacceptable behavior of any kind.
Alongside the fun and entertainment, there will be a degree of competitiveness, but there are limits and the line should never be crossed.
The national broadcaster is now scrambling to put this issue to bed.
When I think of Strictly, I think of glitter and sequins and fancy outfits and celebs clinging onto the limelight.
I'm starting to fall in love, actually.
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