Accusations of bullying and sexual harassment, on-set affairs and brutal rehearsals – Strictly Come Dancing has been teetering on the brink. Dogged by one scandal after another, producers have had to fire-fight a string of outrageous claims and inappropriate behaviour from both contestants and professional dancers, leaving the Corporation in constant crisis. With opera star … Read more
Joanna Page and Wynne Evans have sparked feud rumours after removing each other on social media following their show’s axe. The pair, who have been friends for years and previously boasted about their closeness, now appear to no longer be on speaking terms. Joanna, 48, has unfollowed Wynne, 53, from her official Instagram account, with … Read more
Wynne Evans has said he will ‘regret for the rest of my life’ his controversial ‘spit roast’ comment during Strictly Come Dancing. At the start of the year the 53-year-old was caught on camera by the Daily Mail seemingly suggesting a three-way sex session with host and Strictly professional Janette Manrara. The comment came at … Read more
After a string of scandals which saw professional dancer Graziano di Prima and Wynne Evans sacked by the BBC, sources have said Strictly bosses were ‘struggling’ to sign talent. The stars signed up to appear on the upcoming series further voiced their surprise at how quickly they were signed up considering it was many of … Read more
Katya Jones has opened up about the ups and downs she’s had during her nine-year career on Strictly Come Dancing, as she revealed how one scandal caused her to have a ‘breakdown’. The professional dancer, 36, joined the BBC ballroom show in 2016, and has been partnered with the likes of Ed Balls, Adam Peaty and Joe … Read more
Wynne Evans has offered his fans a chance to ‘win a long weekend at his house in Wales’ after launching a supporters club. The opera singer, 53, was axed from the BBC in May after The Mail on Sunday exclusively revealed he made an abhorrent ‘spit roast’ comment about professional dancer Janette Manrara, at the launch of … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing bosses have reportedly ‘issued this year’s professional dancers with a set of strict new rules’ after being plagued by scandal. The show has suffered months of turmoil in the wake of Wynne Evans controversial axe and allegations of abusive behaviour aimed at pros Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima. Past scandals that … Read more
BBC bosses are standing by the Strictly star who has been accused of using cocaine by embittered Wynne Evans. The unnamed member of the show, who is said to be ‘living a life of torment’ since the allegations, has been handed a central role in this year’s series, despite an external investigation being launched by … Read more
Gorka Marquez is reportedly ‘relieved’ to be bowing out of this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer, 34, will be missing from the BBC show for three weeks this year to work as a judge on the Spanish version Bailando Con Las Estrellas. His judging commitments means he can’t have a professional partner … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing bosses have delivered their verdict on the future of the BBC show after a male star was arrested on suspicion of rape. The male suspect is reportedly being ‘quizzed by police over allegations involving non-consensual intimate image abuse’. Now, sources at the BBC have reportedly insisted the allegations do not involve anyone on … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing has been rocked by further scandal after a staffer claimed they were offered cocaine by one of the show’s stars. This comes amid the revelation that the broadcaster had hired a law firm to probe allegations of drug taking by two individuals. In the latest turn of events a member of the … Read more
One of the Strictly Come Dancing stars involved in the drugs probe was also suspected of drinking while working on the show after crew smelt alcohol on their breath. It comes after it was revealed the broadcaster has hired a law firm to probe allegations of drug taking by two individuals, whose drug use is … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing is facing a fresh crisis as it’s been reported that the BBC have launched an investigation into cocaine use by two stars of the show. According to The Sun, the broadcaster hired a law firm to probe allegations of drug taking by two individuals, whose drug use is said to be ‘well-known’ on … Read more
