LBC presenter Iain Dale also claimed that he knows the identity of another contestant who felt 'intimidated' by their professional partner. He said: 'I do know somebody that was very intimidated by her dance partner.'
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has reportedly 'raised concerns' over a resurfaced historic row and his alleged '1970s-style behaviour,' according to reports.
It came after Giovanni Pernice, 33, was suspended while a BBC probe is underway over claims of off-camera misconduct made by Amanda Abbington, 50, and two other former celebrity partners. 'But there were murmurings of discontent when he was a dancer. Yet the BBC promoted him. It is all quite strange.'
Professional dancer Graziano Di Prima , 30, was axed from the show last week after he was accused of 'hitting and kicking' his celebrity partner Zara McDermott , 27, during rehearsals He had told radio station TalkSport: 'We used to have a sense of humour about this. You go back 25, 30, 40 years and there has always been a bit of humour about the whole thing.
Giovanni posted a video of the pair on his Instagram Stories and the accompanying promo photo shows the two men hugging one another, showing they are the best of friends. The Sun reports that a third professional dancer - who is no longer on the show - is also part of the probe into the BBC series.'He is no longer part of the show but he has been named as a person of interest. Conversations are ongoing and there are more people who need to be spoken to.'
Now, bosses have announced that they would be introducing 'additional steps to strengthen welfare and support on Strictly Come Dancing.' Kate Phillips, BBC's Director of Unscripted, said: 'Whilst we know our shows have been positive experiences for the vast majority of those who have taken part, if issues are raised with us, or we're made aware of inappropriate behaviour, we will always take that seriously and act.
The announcement comes just hours after former Love Island star Zara broke her silence on the scandal.
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