BBC star Melanie Sykes hits out at channel in swear-filled rant about ex-bosses amid Strictly scandal. The presenter slammed BBC bosses, saying they create bad programming to 'pat themselves on the back' and give themselves awards.
Amanda Abbington has claimed that the BBC knew about Giovanni Pernice 's behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing for years.
And in an interview with The Sun, Amanda said: 'I know the BBC have known about his behaviour for years, people had complained about him and flagged his behaviour to producers in the past and nothing was done. An insider has now told The i: 'The culture of silence has broken and more former contestants are coming out and saying there's something dark at the heart of Strictly.'
As well as Amanda's claims it emerged last week that pro Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the upcoming series over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott , 27, during last year's competitionA BBC spokesman told The Sun on Sunday: 'The BBC does not comment on specific matters related to individuals. Anyone involved in a complaint has a right to confidentiality and fair process.
But he was forced to bow out early when he heard his leg 'crack' on his second attempt at jumping from a table in studio rehearsals - after claiming that Janette said his first was 'rubbish'. Amanda will soon learn the ruling of the investigation she triggered after complaining her Strictly partner Giovanni bullied her in training.
'She seems to have a real issue with the show. She has been open about not enjoying her time, but why spoil it for everyone else? One said: 'How is Amanda whipping up incidents of a few raised voices or something that happened 15 years ago helping the real issues of bullying?' Her critics believe that she did the interview 'to once again damage' the Italian dancer as he is widely expected to be cleared of bullying her.
Mr Pernice hit back at her interview, with his spokesman telling the Mail: 'The BBC has shared allegations from the inquiry with Giovanni, who has cooperated fully. None of the allegations carried in the Sun on Sunday are included in any shape or form. Last week The Mail on Sunday revealed that Mr Di Prima was fired for gross misconduct after kicking and hitting Ms McDermott. His sacking was prompted by a group of production staff presenting BBC chiefs with a video of him assaulting her.
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