BBC Breakfast’s Carol Kirkwood swiped ‘I’m really disappointed’ over Strictly Come Dancing’s ongoing scandal on Thursday and admitted that she no longer watches the show.
In recent weeks, Strictly has been embroiled in accusations about their professional dancers bullying and abusing their celebrity partners.
The scandal erupted in January when actress Amanda Abbington accused her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice of abuse after she unexpectedly quit the programme just five weeks in.
Then, in July, it emerged that Graziano Di Prima had been sacked from Strictly for ‘kicking’ his partner, Love Island star Zara McDermott.
Scottish meteorologist Carol, 62, appeared on BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, and was partnered with Pasha Kovalev.
BBC Breakfast’s Carol Kirkwood, 62, swiped ‘I’m really disappointed’ over Strictly scandal on Thursday and admitted she no longer watches the show amid bullying row
Scottish meteorologist Carol appeared on BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, and was partnered with Pasha Kovalev, 38 (pictured), whom she adores
She told the Daily Express on Thursday: ‘Yes [I’m surprised], I’m really disappointed as well, they’re doing the right thing by investigating all these claims.’
Carol said she ‘loved’ her time on the show with her ‘lovely’ dance partner Pasha, 38, who now appears on Dancing With The Stars.
The presenter also said she didn’t experience or hear of any problems from her fellow hopefuls at the time.
But, she empathised: ‘I know too much and I know what they’re going through with the nerves … You’re looking for the nearest fire escape to get out of there because you’re consumed by nerves, so I haven’t watched it for a long time.’
On an episode of the Off Air… With Jane And Fi podcast, which aired in July, Carol added of her Strictly experience: ‘I loved it. I found the Saturday evening absolutely nerve-racking, but the experience, especially the training with Pasha, was my favourite bit.
‘He was so patient, so kind, I would say, “I can’t do this” and he’d say, “Tomorrow, you’ll be able to.”
‘He was lovely to me, so I’ve got absolutely no complaints whatsoever. I will never forget it, and I don’t regret doing it.’
So far, nine celebrities have been confirmed to star in the twenty-second series of Strictly. Kicking off the list were comedian Chris McCausland and JLS’ JB Gill who got announced as contestants on Monday.
The Strictly scandal erupted in January when actress Amanda Abbington accused her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice (both pictured) of abuse after she unexpectedly quit the programme
Then, in July, it emerged that Graziano Di Prima had been sacked from Strictly for ‘kicking’ his partner, Love Island star Zara McDermott
They were followed by: Toyah Wilcox, GoCompare!’s Wynne Evans, BBC’s Dr. Punam Krishan, Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri, Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott’s best friend Pete Wicks, EastEnders’ Jamie Borthwick, and actress Sarah Hadland.
Carol’s Strictly comments come after she stole the show on Tuesday’s episode of BBC Breakfast.
She wore a stunning deep blue figure-hugging dress to assure viewers that they will have a day of sunshine.
BBC Breakfast has faced a lot of criticism lately for inappropriate content and for constantly switching around its presenters.
