Another Strictly Dancer Graziano Di Prima : Fired

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/13/13/87285667-0-image-m-24_1720873363715.jpg


[Strictly pro dancer Graziano Di Prima
is SACKED after claims of gross misconduct
towards his former show partner
Zara McDermott - as his Instagram account
says 'my intense passion and determination
to win might have affected my training regime']


Touching her UP

She is Hotter than his Wife


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13630835/graziano-di-prima-sacked-strictly-bbc-zara-mcdermott.html

[UserSince2005]

whys it only come out now.
zara blaming him for her cheating as i have seen her marriage troubles have been in the paper in the past weeks?

[Nicky91]

no loss


most of his partners were duds anyway


Aljaz instead of Gio


who'll return instead of Graziano then?


and considering it is a anniversary series, might be another returnee yes, maybe Kevin Clifton? :think:

[Nicky91]

would say Ian could also still return, but he is signed to the australian version currently

[Nicky91]

meanwhile lets dance germany pro dancers turning out to be better than strictly pro's

:whistle:


Ekat is super strict either but you don't hear any complaints there, unlike towards Giovanni



as for Graziano, always thought not that highly of him :idc: sorry hun u ain't a Massimo, not even close

[arista]

whys it only come out now.
zara blaming him for her cheating as i have seen her marriage troubles have been in the paper in the past weeks?

BBC keeps it out of the Press

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/13/14/87286385-13630835-image-a-87_1720875680178.jpg

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/13/12/87285187-13630835-image-m-63_1720871232072.jpg

[Nicky91]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/13/14/87286385-13630835-image-a-87_1720875680178.jpg

good on the BBC for keeping this as much out of the vile gossip media's the best they can


i mean we wouldn't want to give the vile tabloid The Sun more food to create their own nonsense stories

[arista]

I would think it will go Front Page
tomorrow

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/13/13/87285549-13630835-Graziano_and_Zara_hold_a_pose_during_their_live_pe rformance_in_l-m-76_1720873077694.jpg
[Zara McDermott stuns in a lilac jumpsuit
with her Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima]

[Crimson Dynamo]

this faded show is really in the gutter and needs axing

[Nicky91]

this faded show is really in the gutter and needs axing

your act becomes so tiresome :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

your act becomes so tiresome :laugh:

Then its just like faded Strictly

[Vanessa]

Wtf they're dropping like flies!

[Nicky91]

Wtf they're dropping like flies!

that's what you get when u cast has been pro dancers in your line up :fan: and most who could also be on other reality shows, Graziano wouldn't be out of place in Love Island :laugh3:


not my problem, that they have a failure whoever responsible signing up pro dancers



most in german lets dance still compete in european and world dance championships too apart from Massimo Sinato i guess but tbh he is 45 yrs old, basically their ''Anton'' and also more a dance coach besides being a pro dancer


the one who flopped at lets dance was Nikita, therefore i was shocked he got signed up to strictly few years ago, since he failed big time with rapper Sabrina Setlur, also coming up with lacklustre back to basics routines, throwing his partner under the bus with too difficult techniques while she also coped with stage fright



also Motsi comes across better at lets dance than at strictly



the hosting duo too, i prefer Daniel & Victoria over Tess & Claudia


all the different theme weeks, impro dance and magic moments content is also fabulous


even die grosse profi challenge is amazing, also watched by many millions of viewers, which is just ''grosses kino'' to quote herr llambi, to see various dance showcases into wholesome movie like scenes



only thing what strictly has more is music guest performances, something lets dance doesn't care about, they think that is a waste of money in a dance show (sometimes they have a DSDS winner performing his/her winning song but that's it)

[arista]

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[Mystic Mock]

If he has kicked her then he has opened the door to be fired tbf.

Personally in these situations though unless it's either repeatedly happening, or the abuse is extremely severe, then I would prefer Graziano to be given a second chance.

Unless there is more to this story than what we've been preview too.

[Ammi]

If he has kicked her then he has opened the door to be fired tbf.

Personally in these situations though unless it's either repeatedly happening, or the abuse is extremely severe, then I would prefer Graziano to be given a second chance.

Unless there is more to this story than what we've been preview too.

…I don’t understand, Mock…I would say that one kick is serious abuse enough to not warrant anymore chances…if it’s true that he kicked her then that’s all of the story completed to know that he shouldn’t be there…THE END as it were…

[Ammi]

…really awful for Zara if that’s true…

[arista]

He must have lost his temper

[Mystic Mock]

…I don’t understand, Mock…I would say that one kick is serious abuse enough to not warrant anymore chances…if it’s true that he kicked her then that’s all of the story completed to know that he shouldn’t be there…THE END as it were…

I get where you're coming from.

I think for me I'm used to Managers in Football throwing boots at players heads and still keeping their job for 20 odd years.:laugh:

Also it does depend on was it a soft kick or did he really put the boot in for me.

Plus Graziano himself has admitted that there's more to come from this story, I am really interested to see what he did.

[UserSince2005]

He stomped on her apparently. How horrible.

[Mystic Mock]

He stomped on her apparently. How horrible.

Alright, my defense for him is over if that's true.

[UserSince2005]

No more Italian dancers after this and Giovanni. It’s a disgrace.

[Ammi]

I get where you're coming from.

I think for me I'm used to Managers in Football throwing boots at players heads and still keeping their job for 20 odd years.:laugh:

Also it does depend on was it a soft kick or did he really put the boot in for me.

Plus Graziano himself has admitted that there's more to come from this story, I am really interested to see what he did.

…I don’t really understand your logic/thought processing or any comparison at all but I’m just going to leave it there…

[Cherie]

Disgraceful behaviour from him, physical bullying, not really sure why she didn't walk off the show after that tbh

[Nicky91]

Disgraceful behaviour from him, physical bullying, not really sure why she didn't walk off the show after that tbh

because otherwise she wouldn't have gotten paid by the BBC



weird that only the bad things happen at Strictly for some reason :laugh2:



i never liked Graziano anyway, and my gut feeling has once again been correct, how oversexed he is, wouldn't be surprised if he also is someone who sends dickpics




i predict Nikita to be the next one fired :think: i mean he was deservedly let go by RTL from Lets Dance, for having acted like a complete ******* towards his celeb partner Sabrina Setlur, let alone also throwing her under the bus with two extremely difficult routines

[Mystic Mock]

…I don’t really understand your logic/thought processing or any comparison at all but I’m just going to leave it there…

I'm saying that I'm interested to see if he has gone even further than the kick (which from what User has been saying, it looks like he has gone further,) and the Football comment was how Sir Alex Ferguson still kept his job at Man Utd after throwing a boot at David Beckham's head.

Because I was leaning on preferring Graziano getting a suspension, until the stomping allegation has been flying around.

[Vanessa]

No more Italian dancers after this and Giovanni. It’s a disgrace.

Vito is alright.

[Vanessa]

That's really awful. I'm so disappointment in him.

[UserSince2005]

Vito is alright.

hmmm well he should only be given male partners in the meantime whilst this is all investigated. someone who will give him a thump back

[Vanessa]

hmmm well he should only be given male partners in the meantime whilst this is all investigated. someone who will give him a thump back

Nah he's a nice guy.

[Nicky91]

think Vito will get one of the following middle-aged ladies

- Suzie Fletcher (The Repair Shop star)

- Jennifer Saunders (actress, comedian, presenter)

- Nicki Chapman (escape to the country presenter, former pop idol judge)



i will not be too far off i think :laugh:

[Vanessa]

think Vito will get one of the following middle-aged ladies

- Suzie Fletcher (The Repair Shop star)

- Jennifer Saunders (actress, comedian, presenter)



- Nicki Chapman (escape to the country presenter, former pop idol judge)



i will not be too far off i think :laugh:

Jennifer Saunders would actually be amazing on this. Yes please!

[Liam-]

I’m not reading the daily mail, someone give me the bullet points please

[Mystic Mock]

I’m not reading the daily mail, someone give me the bullet points please

There's reports going around that Graziano kicked out at Zara from Love Island, and possibly stomped on her (although that part hasn't been confirmed.)

[arista]

There's reports going around that Graziano kicked out at Zara from Love Island, and possibly stomped on her (although that part hasn't been confirmed.)


Lost his temper

[Nicky91]

There's reports going around that Graziano kicked out at Zara from Love Island, and possibly stomped on her (although that part hasn't been confirmed.)

Zara shouldn't have been cast in the first place


#NoToRealityStars policy, which the production team broke that rule :idc:

[Nicky91]

my pro line up would be


males:

Aljaz Skorjanec
Gorka Marquez
Vito Coppola
Carlos Gu
Neil Jones
Pasquale La Rocca
Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Sergiu Luca
---------------------------
Dianne Buswell
Katya Jones
Ekaterina Leonova
Anastasia Stan
Lauren Oakley
Michelle Tsiakkas
Jowita Przystal
Karen Hauer

.

especially the males can use some changes tbh, for way more charismatic and sweeter hunks like Sergiu, Valentin, Pasquale those would really spice up the competition

and Ekat instead of Nadiya/Luba since those two aren't even coming close to what wonders the general can do with tall male celebs

quirky queen Nastia is moldova's own wonderkid a la Oti

and Michelle finally deserves her chance to shine

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/17/02/87425471-0-image-m-12_1721178889746.jpg

[arista]

[A third Strictly Come Dancing professional
has reportedly been named as a
'person of interest' in the wake of
abuse and bullying allegations
overshadowing the show.

Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from
the show last week over reports he verbally
and physically abused his
celebrity partner Zara McDermott, 27,
during last year's series.

It came just weeks after
Giovanni Pernice, 33,
was suspended while a BBC probe
is conducted over claims
of off-camera misconduct made
by Amanda Abbington, 50,
and two other former celeb partners.]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13641065/Strictly-pro-named-person-amid-probe-Graziano-Di-Prima-Giovanni-Pernice-scandals-BBC-crisis-deepens.html

[Mystic Mock]

Who's the third?

[arista]

Who's the third?

3rd But No Name Given


Meanwhile Amanda Abbington, 50,
left due to aggression.


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/16/22/87407751-13641065-image-a-132_1721164013796.jpg

[Amanda, left the competition mid-way
through the series, citing personal reasons after
weeks of rumours about a feud with Giovanni]

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/07/23/76930197-12936545-She_wrote_It_is_with_deepest_regret_that_I_had_to_ leave_Strictly-a-119_1704669546326.jpg

[Nicky91]

no, wouldn't be surprised the 3rd pro turns out to be one who rhymes with Tendan Hole

[AnnieK]

3rd as in a female dancer, leaving


Amanda Abbington, 50,


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/16/22/87407751-13641065-image-a-132_1721164013796.jpg

[Amanda, left the competition mid-way
through the series, citing personal reasons after
weeks of rumours about a feud with Giovanni]

The article is intimating there is a third professional dancer who is being investigated. Gio, Graziano and one more.

[Nicky91]

not Strictly turning into The Voice of Holland, in terms of so many sexual misconduct scandals

:facepalm: :idc:



sir Brucie is turning in his grave right now :bawling:

[Ammi]

…apparently, going forward…’chaperones’ will be present at all rehearsals…

…it feels as though there has been quite a cruel/abusive ‘culture’ involved in the training that has been accepted, maybe…but with Amanda speaking up, it’s opened the way for others to do the same…I’m glad that the speaking out has happened and that its led to changes being implemented…

[arista]

The article is intimating there is a third professional dancer who is being investigated. Gio, Graziano and one more.


But No Name

[Nicky91]

But No Name

for privacy reasons until they know more obviously


knowing how vile and immediately judgmental the social media world is



they will publish the name, when they have concrete enough evidence from their investigation

[Ammi]

for privacy reasons until they know more obviously


knowing how vile and immediately judgmental the social media world is



they will publish the name, when they have concrete enough evidence from their investigation

…yeah, what Nicky said, really…atm there is just a ‘person of interest’ and a name will be published if there is any evidence of any type to support that interest …the reason that Graziano was named is that there was videos to give to the police in their investigations….

[arista]

One of the Ex Dancers
can leak the 3rd persons name

[Beso]

I’m not reading the daily mail, someone give me the bullet points please

Eastern Europeans cant control their sex urges.

[Nicky91]

…yeah, what Nicky said, really…atm there is just a ‘person of interest’ and a name will be published if there is any evidence of any type to support that interest …the reason that Graziano was named is that there was videos to give to the police in their investigations….

Graziano needs to be jailed and please let him stay there for the rest of his life


always knew there was something off about him



Gio being too strict, what is ''too strict'' for the weak british, good thing they aren't in the german version then with General Ekaterina Leonova :hehe: compared to Gio she is 10000% stricter

[Ammi]

One of the Ex Dancers
can leak the 3rd persons name

…the articles have said that the person is no longer on the show so I guess you can narrow it down a bit by that, Arista…?….one of the professionals who have previously left…anyway, they are investigating it all and questioning people the person of interest has trained…

[Liam-]

I don’t understand, they record every training session, so if these things are happening, there will be documented evidence of it, why was nothing done before and why is it only coming out now?

[Ammi]

I don’t understand, they record every training session, so if these things are happening, there will be documented evidence of it, why was nothing done before and why is it only coming out now?

…all I know is that there is video evidence with the training of Zara…I’m not sure with Amanda …but it’s obvious that if the ladies had to first speak up, those videos can’t be being viewed at all outside of the training rooms…it’s a huge lapse of duty of care and safeguarding of the celebrities…

[Nicky91]

out of former pro's

we can rule out Trent, since he still works for the show (behind the scenes, as a co-choreographer besides Jason Gilkison) and we can also rule out Aljaz since he is confirmed as returning for upcoming series (if there were some doubts which i doubt because he's a very smiley happy guy)



doubt its the likes of Tristan, Artem either, don't think its Pasha or Kevin either, its not legends like Matthew Cutler, Darren Bennett either which would otherwise shock me a whole lot



AJ might be a lot of things (fame hungry) but no can't see him having been disrespectful towards his celeb partners (who always spoke very highly of him anyway so and still do)



leaves us with the following names

- Brendan Cole
- James Jordan
- Gleb Savchenko

whom all 3 of them could be possible

[Nicky91]

Artem is a family man now with Nikki, and he is well respected also in the american version


same goes for Tristan, we really saw him blossom more in the american version, and he was a good partner for Jamelia, and his short lived spell with Jennifer Gibney



Pasha and Kevin always had great working relationships with their respective celeb partners honestly


why i easily rule them out



Brendan, James, Gleb are known for having broken the rules on the show multiple times with illegal lifts, easily throwing tantrums at bad criticism by judges, low scores by judges

[Ammi]

…I don’t watch it but did the guy who was just in CBB leave…Nikita…?…is he still one of the professionals or….?…

[Ammi]

…poor Fern had to have medical treatment in the house…/…poor abused Fern…

[arista]

James Jordan would not get like that
only with Producers

Nicky


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/15/12/87352965-13635683-image-m-26_1721043266055.jpg

[Nicky91]

…I don’t watch it but did the guy who was just in CBB leave…Nikita…?…is he still one of the professionals or….?…

no, he's still in the pro line up, so we can rule him out


pro's under contract with Strictly are allowed to do other reality shows as long as its doable in off season, to combine with pro group number rehearsals


many have also done Celeb Masterchef tbh


because well none of the pro's here compete in championships unlike the lets dance pro's whom basically are busy all year long, from february to may lets dance, summer the european and world dance championships, october/november/december lets dance live tour



i guess the pro's here misbehave out of boredom perhaps :joker: and not competing in championships for a long time is bad for you

[Vanessa]

…I don’t watch it but did the guy who was just in CBB leave…Nikita…?…is he still one of the professionals or….?…

Yes he's still on it. Nikita is a sweetheart

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/18/00/87472145-0-image-a-160_1721259451682.jpg


[James Jordan hits back! Former Strictly star slams
BBC for editing 'unrelated' footage
to make it seem he was abusing dance partner
and says he 'deplores bullying' after video emerged
as crisis on the show deepens]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/18/00/87471415-13645363-image-a-141_1721258494676.jpg

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13645363/James-Jordan-hits-Former-Strictly-star-slams-BBC-editing-unrelated-footage-make-abusing-dance-partner-emerged-amid-misconduct-probe-says-deplores-bullying.html

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/17/20/87388493-13644857-Zara_wrote_that_my_experience_inside_the_training_ room_was_very_-a-67_1721245795480.jpg
Zara wrote that 'my experience inside
the training room was very different.
Reports have been made about my
treatment on the show and there
were witnesses to some events']


Meanwhile
[Strictly's Graziano Di Prima 'goes back
to £6 an hour job' in Sicily after
'losing everything' following allegations
he 'hit and kicked'
former dance partner Zara McDermott]


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13644857/Strictly-Graziano-Di-Prima-6-hour-job-Sicily-hit-kicked-Zara-McDermott.html

[Mystic Mock]

It would explain why their dynamic with each other felt so strained.

[arista]

GMBHD itv
recorded, Graziano & Zara
nice and happy,
Last Sept 2023 talking to their
entertainment reporter fella.

He thought that was before any bullying.

[Nicky91]

in all fairness, Graziano only gotten the no hoper contestants, but yeah no reason for him to physically assault Zara


don't think he would've been for much longer in the show anyway even if there wasn't this drama


he has been quite a flop results wise

[arista]

Ref: BBCnewsHD
Confirms Graziano regrets Kicking Zara

[arista]

SkyNewsHD : Live outside Central London BBC building

There is also a video of him Spitting on her?

[Beso]

James jordan was an arrogant bullying prick on cbb as well.

[Cherie]

SkyNewsHD : Live outside Central London BBC building

There is also a video of him Spitting on her?

what the hell? :nono:

[bots]

just scrap it

[Ammi]

…these stories really do seem to have opened up some quite awful stuff from the producers of the show with some very poor care/concern for the celebrities…Angela Rippon has now also said that she was asked to ‘play down’ an injury she suffered during the rehearsals…she was apparently told to not mention the cut on her leg so that it didn’t ’puncture an illusion and fantasy’ that the show projects…it all seems like a ‘floodgate’ that’s being opened of Strictly times that are very far removed from sequinned frocks and glittery heels etc…

[Nicky91]

yeah well, we could use a bit of lighter positive news rather than this pit of negativity

[Ammi]

…it’s reported that Anton Du Beke’s name is now also one that has been given to legal representatives…

[Mystic Mock]

SkyNewsHD : Live outside Central London BBC building

There is also a video of him Spitting on her?

Vile bastard.

[Mystic Mock]

…these stories really do seem to have opened up some quite awful stuff from the producers of the show with some very poor care/concern for the celebrities…Angela Rippon has now also said that she was asked to ‘play down’ an injury she suffered during the rehearsals…she was apparently told to not mention the cut on her leg so that it didn’t ’puncture an illusion and fantasy’ that the show projects…it all seems like a ‘floodgate’ that’s being opened of Strictly times that are very far removed from sequinned frocks and glittery heels etc…

Strictly has in recent years had a lot of false positivity going around imo, where everything is all rosy, but expressed in a really OTT way that never felt genuine to me.

Stories like Graziano's might be explaining why the Show is behaving like that now.

[Cherie]

I mean its the ultimate showbiz show, I never really got the appeal of Strictly, the same dances over and over, sure some were great but in the main it was just rehashed dirge just like I'm a Celeb

[Nicky91]

…it’s reported that Anton Du Beke’s name is now also one that has been given to legal representatives…

the Mirror are literally fishing for stories now, that one was from 15 years ago which he already apologized for

:idc:

[Nicky91]

I mean its the ultimate showbiz show, I never really got the appeal of Strictly, the same dances over and over, sure some were great but in the main it was just rehashed dirge just like I'm a Celeb

i never get the appeal for Dancing On Ice, same dull and uninspiring amateur ice skates over and over, also they don't need to train as much either since all they do is skate from place to another, recycling same lifts over and over again




but yeah cancel strictly all you want, i still have lets dance anyway

[Cherie]

i never get the appeal for Dancing On Ice, same dull and uninspiring amateur ice skates over and over, also they don't need to train as much either since all they do is skate from place to another, recycling same lifts over and over again




but yeah cancel strictly all you want, i still have lets dance anyway

I would say the same about DOI although there is always the chance they will fall :laugh:

[Nicky91]

imagine digging up stories from 15 years ago just to jump in on the bandwagon

pathetic



more than enough evidence that the Mirror tabloid is failing :laugh:

[bots]

yet again, it looks like the BBC knew exactly what was going on and chose to do nothing about it. I don't know how many times this is going to be allowed to be repeated

[Ammi]

Strictly’s first female pro dancer faces bullying accusations…

A female professional dancer has become embroiled in the Strictly Come Dancing misconduct scandal, marking the first such accusation against a woman on the show.

The unnamed dancer is alleged to have bullied her celebrity partner, reportedly "screaming in the face" of the contestant when he struggled to master dance routines.

According to The Sun, a formal claim is being prepared and is set to be submitted to the legal firm Carter Ruck on Monday.

A damaging summer for the show has already seen male professionals Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice leave in acrimonious circumstances.

Carter Ruck is also said to be working on claims put forward by former female contestants including Amanda Abbington and Laura Whitmore.

Unlike Di Prima, however, who is said to have kicked his partner, the female in question is not thought to have been physically abusive.

A source told the Sun: “The man in question felt very much victimised by the behaviour of his Strictly partner.

“He alleges that on several occasions she flew into a real fury when he couldn’t get the steps right, and on one occasion screamed full in his face.

“They rowed every single day.”

They added: “He was left upset, struggling to sleep, and feeling isolated in the process. But even worse, he felt totally unsupported by Strictly.

“When he suffered the setback, it was clear he was struggling, but he felt there was no duty of care. After leaving the show, he was not contacted again, even by phone.”

The BBC has said it is working with the Met Police to get to the bottom of the complaints.

A statement added: “We will always listen if people want to make us aware of something or raise it with us.

"The BBC and BBC Studios take their duty of care extremely seriously.”

[Cherie]

I hope its not Katya, her routines are about the only good thing about the show

[bots]

i want to know why we are forced to pay a licence fee for this crap. It's been happening over and over again for decades

[smudgie]

No excuses for any physical violence and assaults.
Perhaps the celebs should be warned that it will be similar to a boot camp, expecting shouting in their faces etc, before they sign up to it.:shrug:

[Nicky91]

such wimps you got in the UK :hehe:



really they would cower in fear of Ekaterina Leonova or Vadim Garbuzov



if you can't handle being told what to do, don't sign up to this show ;)



absolutely embarrassing all of this news :joker: :joker: and no moans whatsoever in germany :flutter: apart from nasty rapper hag Sabrina Setlur whom thought Nikita Kuzmin was too strict (if only Nikita was a little more disciplined than he still could've had a future in lets dance, if not for his rule breaks in the choreographies)

[arista]

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At least we're finally getting some claims about why Giovanni's behaviour is bad at long last.

And with the female pro, I'm sorry but I'll say for her what I still am holding out on with Giovanni, actual irrefutable proof of them doing or saying something heinous.

Because being unlikable (going by their claims) shouldn't warrant you being sacked or scrutinized to the same level as the guy that kicks and spits at his Celeb partner.

[Nicky91]

At least we're finally getting some claims about why Giovanni's behaviour is bad at long last.

And with the female pro, I'm sorry but I'll say for her what I still am holding out on with Giovanni, actual irrefutable proof of them doing or saying something heinous.

Because being unlikable (going by their claims) shouldn't warrant you being sacked or scrutinized to the same level as the guy that kicks and spits at his Celeb partner.

Gio i always thought of a nice guy :shrug: i also liked his travel series with Anton


not his fault that the likes of Amanda Abbington, Laura Whitmore are such wimps :idc:

[Nicky91]

his best partnership still remains with Georgia May Foote, and also Debbie McGee honestly

[Mystic Mock]

Gio i always thought of a nice guy :shrug: i also liked his travel series with Anton


not his fault that the likes of Amanda Abbington, Laura Whitmore are such wimps :idc:

I'm not saying that Giovanni is actually guilty of anything.

I'm just saying that it's good to hear what one of the "bullying" comments were.

Now there needs to be at least other people that can back this claim up.

[arista]

Strictly’s first female pro dancer faces bullying accusations…

A female professional dancer has become embroiled in the Strictly Come Dancing misconduct scandal, marking the first such accusation against a woman on the show.

The unnamed dancer is alleged to have bullied her celebrity partner, reportedly "screaming in the face" of the contestant when he struggled to master dance routines.

According to The Sun, a formal claim is being prepared and is set to be submitted to the legal firm Carter Ruck on Monday.

A damaging summer for the show has already seen male professionals Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice leave in acrimonious circumstances.

Carter Ruck is also said to be working on claims put forward by former female contestants including Amanda Abbington and Laura Whitmore.

Unlike Di Prima, however, who is said to have kicked his partner, the female in question is not thought to have been physically abusive.

A source told the Sun: “The man in question felt very much victimised by the behaviour of his Strictly partner.

“He alleges that on several occasions she flew into a real fury when he couldn’t get the steps right, and on one occasion screamed full in his face.

“They rowed every single day.”

They added: “He was left upset, struggling to sleep, and feeling isolated in the process. But even worse, he felt totally unsupported by Strictly.

“When he suffered the setback, it was clear he was struggling, but he felt there was no duty of care. After leaving the show, he was not contacted again, even by phone.”

The BBC has said it is working with the Met Police to get to the bottom of the complaints.

A statement added: “We will always listen if people want to make us aware of something or raise it with us.

"The BBC and BBC Studios take their duty of care extremely seriously.”

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[Crimson Dynamo]

Its a nest of nasty bullying and skullduggery

typical BBC

It must now be axed for the sake of decency

[Ammi]

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…oh, excellent update, Arista…I have no idea who she is as I’m not a watcher much of Strictly but her name is obviously one that’s also being attached to this story…/these stories…

[Nicky91]

well this year i might not be able to watch as much anyway


DSDS is also on that time of year and this year is the year they allow people in of all ages to audition from 15 and older, looking forward to especially those in the 50+ age group auditionees

[Vanessa]

The pros have already started rehearsing. From Amy instagram.

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[bots]

the whole thing needs to be scrapped and the BBC should never be allowed to commission similar types of show again

[arista]

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[Mystic Mock]

the whole thing needs to be scrapped and the BBC should never be allowed to commission similar types of show again

Tbf the Talent Show concept can be fun.

The main things that needs to be avoided here are the bullying (and in Graziano's case) the violence.

Because being brutally honest, would we have any industries left if every time there was trouble behind the scenes the organization/business has to shut down.

We need to not be too reactionary imo.

[Nicky91]

the whole thing needs to be scrapped and the BBC should never be allowed to commission similar types of show again

Umm No

like i said, don't hire too ambitious, too competitive pro dancers but more those who can tone things down for beginner celebrities

and also don't cast those with dance backgrounds (or at least nothing too obvious dance backgrounds, because hiphop background is completely different to latin/ballroom, Detlef Soost also had to start from scratch at lets dance this year and he also said how he struggled first few weeks of training how you got much more rules in latin and ballroom compared to hiphop or michael jackson music video choreographies)

[arista]

Yes they want a Cull of some old dancers

[Crimson Dynamo]

Strictly: the allegations so far

Fiona Phillips
Footage has emerged of Strictly professional dancer Brendan Cole slapping the former GMTV presenter on the rear during rehearsals in 2005.

Laila Rouass
The actress’s then dance partner, Anton Du Beke, said she looked “like a p---” after she got a fake tan during her time on the show in 2009.

Fern Britton
Britton claims she was “kicked and shoved” by professional Artem Chigvintsev during rehearsals in 2012, which he has denied.

Steve Backshall
The British explorer reportedly complained to the BBC that dancing pro Ola Jordan “bullied” him during his run in 2014 and he compared her to a “drill sergeant”.

Laura Whitmore
The presenter says she was “extremely uncomfortable” dancing with Pernice and “cried every day”.

Anneka Rice
Rice revealed that she was left “depressed and needed three months of physio” after her appearance in 2019.

Will Bayley
The Paralympian says he suffered “life-changing” injuries after he was pushed by pro Janette Manrara to jump from a table. A representative for Manrara said: “Her celebrity partner’s safety and enjoyment was always the priority throughout her time on Strictly. Janette has never received any complaints.”

Ranvir Singh
The Good Morning Britain presenter says she was “scared” of Pernice when partnered with him in 2020.

Zara McDermott
The former Love Island contestant was kicked by her pro partner Graziano Di Prima during rehearsals last year. He has been forced to leave Strictly and has moved back to Italy.

Amanda Abbington
The Sherlock actress claims she was left with PTSD after her treatment by Pernice in 2023. The BBC has launched a misconduct probe. Pernice says he has “always rejected any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour”.

[Nicky91]

i believe Artem




as for Anneka Rice, three months of physio after what? your awfully walking around those 2 weeks :joker: and i understand you being depressed if that was your only dance ''talent'' :fan:



Laura uncomfortable dancing with Gio, hmmm wasn't noticeable in the training vt's or in the liveshows she was uncomfortable being with him :fan:




Fiona, a story from almost 20 years ago :skull: jeez speak about old news, mustard after the meal nonsense :idc: i do believe her though yes Brenda has a severe anger management problem



Steve and Ola were my faves that year, Ola is a Ekaterina Leonova type, so what? don't moan

[arista]

Strictly: the allegations so far

Fiona Phillips
Footage has emerged of Strictly professional dancer Brendan Cole slapping the former GMTV presenter on the rear during rehearsals in 2005.

Laila Rouass
The actress’s then dance partner, Anton Du Beke, said she looked “like a p---” after she got a fake tan during her time on the show in 2009.

Fern Britton
Britton claims she was “kicked and shoved” by professional Artem Chigvintsev during rehearsals in 2012, which he has denied.

Steve Backshall
The British explorer reportedly complained to the BBC that dancing pro Ola Jordan “bullied” him during his run in 2014 and he compared her to a “drill sergeant”.

Laura Whitmore
The presenter says she was “extremely uncomfortable” dancing with Pernice and “cried every day”.

Anneka Rice
Rice revealed that she was left “depressed and needed three months of physio” after her appearance in 2019.

Will Bayley
The Paralympian says he suffered “life-changing” injuries after he was pushed by pro Janette Manrara to jump from a table. A representative for Manrara said: “Her celebrity partner’s safety and enjoyment was always the priority throughout her time on Strictly. Janette has never received any complaints.”

Ranvir Singh
The Good Morning Britain presenter says she was “scared” of Pernice when partnered with him in 2020.

Zara McDermott
The former Love Island contestant was kicked by her pro partner Graziano Di Prima during rehearsals last year. He has been forced to leave Strictly and has moved back to Italy.

Amanda Abbington
The Sherlock actress claims she was left with PTSD after her treatment by Pernice in 2023. The BBC has launched a misconduct probe. Pernice says he has “always rejected any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour”.



BBC CEO Tim Davie CBE
has said he is very sorry.

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Photo from 2023

[Liam-]

Sorry but the majority of these complains just sounds like celebrities signing up and not expecting to be pushed hard by professional, champion dancers, oh you were shouted at? You felt ‘bullied’? Grow up, everyone and their mothers know dancers and trainers don’t mess about when it comes to training people, if you can’t handle the pressure or being worked hard, you shouldn’t sign up

[Nicky91]

especially the likes of Brenda and The Jordans have been known for their frequent outbursts, like we also saw on the show towards the judges


am surprised Widdebeast doesn't complain, oh wait, sitting around and being carried around isn't exactly being worked too hard on :hehe:




makes you respect the celebs who don't complain much more honestly, Ed Balls for example, what a machine he was willing to learn how to dance no matter what or John Sergeant :love:

[Vanessa]

Sorry but the majority of these complains just sounds like celebrities signing up and not expecting to be pushed hard by professional, champion dancers, oh you were shouted at? You felt ‘bullied’? Grow up, everyone and their mothers know dancers and trainers don’t mess about when it comes to training people, if you can’t handle the pressure or being worked hard, you shouldn’t sign up
Exactly. Dance training is very hard. They should expect that if they're on Strictly.

[Vanessa]

Giovanni has always been a tough taskmaster. Not everyone can handle it.

[jet]

Exactly. Dance training is very hard. They should expect that if they're on Strictly.

Yes, I agree. They are told about the hours they will have to put into it and how stenuous it will be - it's like a boot camp really - the shouting and all.
No hitting or kicking though, that is totally unacceptable.

[Vanessa]

Yes, I agree. They are told about the hours they will have to put into it and how stenuous it will be - it's like a boot camp really - the shouting and all.
No hitting or kicking though, that is totally unacceptable.
Yes I agree that's not acceptable.
Exactly like boot camp. Especially for those who never danced before.

[arista]

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[arista]

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[Mystic Mock]

Strictly: the allegations so far

Fiona Phillips
Footage has emerged of Strictly professional dancer Brendan Cole slapping the former GMTV presenter on the rear during rehearsals in 2005.

Laila Rouass
The actress’s then dance partner, Anton Du Beke, said she looked “like a p---” after she got a fake tan during her time on the show in 2009.

Fern Britton
Britton claims she was “kicked and shoved” by professional Artem Chigvintsev during rehearsals in 2012, which he has denied.

Steve Backshall
The British explorer reportedly complained to the BBC that dancing pro Ola Jordan “bullied” him during his run in 2014 and he compared her to a “drill sergeant”.

Laura Whitmore
The presenter says she was “extremely uncomfortable” dancing with Pernice and “cried every day”.

Anneka Rice
Rice revealed that she was left “depressed and needed three months of physio” after her appearance in 2019.

Will Bayley
The Paralympian says he suffered “life-changing” injuries after he was pushed by pro Janette Manrara to jump from a table. A representative for Manrara said: “Her celebrity partner’s safety and enjoyment was always the priority throughout her time on Strictly. Janette has never received any complaints.”

Ranvir Singh
The Good Morning Britain presenter says she was “scared” of Pernice when partnered with him in 2020.

Zara McDermott
The former Love Island contestant was kicked by her pro partner Graziano Di Prima during rehearsals last year. He has been forced to leave Strictly and has moved back to Italy.

Amanda Abbington
The Sherlock actress claims she was left with PTSD after her treatment by Pernice in 2023. The BBC has launched a misconduct probe. Pernice says he has “always rejected any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour”.

Hasn't Anton already apologized over that scandal? It's very pathetic that it's being dragged back up over a decade later. Especially when he has already apologized over it years ago.

And Ola like Giovanni I will defend here, all that's being said about them is that they're strict/possibly unpleasant people behind the scenes, that alone shouldn't warrant all of this that's going on.

After all the dancers do have to encourage some standards for their contestants, because the judges certainly don't.

The other scandals I am willing to more than hear out personally, as there's definitely room of doubt in my mind about what was going on in some of these scenarios.

[Mystic Mock]

Sorry but the majority of these complains just sounds like celebrities signing up and not expecting to be pushed hard by professional, champion dancers, oh you were shouted at? You felt ‘bullied’? Grow up, everyone and their mothers know dancers and trainers don’t mess about when it comes to training people, if you can’t handle the pressure or being worked hard, you shouldn’t sign up

:clap1:

[Nicky91]

seems like Laura and Ranvir could be besties in terms of both little scared crybabies


Jeez :fan:


huge contrast when Gio got praised by Debbie, Faye, Georgia, Rose oh wait they were actually successful, unlike those two lazy presenters

[Ammi]

Sorry but the majority of these complains just sounds like celebrities signing up and not expecting to be pushed hard by professional, champion dancers, oh you were shouted at? You felt ‘bullied’? Grow up, everyone and their mothers know dancers and trainers don’t mess about when it comes to training people, if you can’t handle the pressure or being worked hard, you shouldn’t sign up

…I’m assuming and hoping that the training is all on video for all….as with the Zara and Graziano incidents and how ‘kicking/spitting’ was exposed in a watched vid…that should have always been and should always be in place because then differentiating and identifying ‘unacceptable’ is not left to any interpretation….its also an important and basic thing to have those videos for the safeguarding of the pro dancers as well as for the celebrities…so that neither are vulnerable to any possible inaccuracies…

[Vanessa]

…I’m assuming and hoping that the training is all on video for all….as with the Zara and Graziano incidents and how ‘kicking/spitting’ was exposed in a watched vid…that should have always been and should always be in place because then differentiating and identifying ‘unacceptable’ is not left to any interpretation….its also an important and basic thing to have those videos for the safeguarding of the pro dancers as well as for the celebrities…so that neither are vulnerable to any possible inaccuracies…

Yes, in case someone could do a false accusation. It's good to record all training.
It protects everyone involved.

[arista]

Amanda Abbington
gave an Exclusive interview
to Ch4HDnews.

One of their presenters
was with her on BBC1 show
so he noticed having trouble at the time.

She explains all the nasty Texts
she has had
people asking her to top herself.

She never ever wanted to bring down
Strictly

Also she in not blocking the Videos

When asked was the video a Sexual Nature
yes she said - then she was crying


It was at the start of Ch4HDnews last night

[Nicky91]

Amanda Abbington
gave an Exclusive interview
to Ch4HDnews.

One of their presenters
was with her on BBC1 show
so he noticed having trouble at the time.

She explains all the nasty Texts
she has had
people asking her to top herself.

She never ever wanted to bring down
Strictly

so it's more like people on social media their nasty messages which she had her depression from

:suspect:

could be true, people on social media can be quite vile (although on instagram you have a filter tbh unlike places like twitter/x or tiktok)



i believe that she never had the intent of bringing down strictly, until her withdrawal, she in my opinion would've been another possible contender tbh, especially based on her foxtrot to fleetwood mac everywhere which was gorgeous, and her salsa those lifts and hips were amazing, she also came across lovely on it takes two, so i don't understand the hate she was getting online but some haters really hate without any reason i guess, quite sickening how inhumane some people can be

[arista]

[Also she in not blocking the Videos

When asked was the video a Sexual Nature
yes she said - then she was crying


It was at the start of Ch4HDnews last night]


She also stated the BBC has 50 Hours of Video
after she made sure it was filmed.


She is willing to talk to Tim Davie


20mins Interview
good job their Presenter was in Strictly
she was happy to talk to him

[arista]

Amazing Amanda also was just Live on LorraineHD itv

But more to promote her new play

[arista]

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Last nights Ch4HDnews
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Free but log in.

[arista]

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[Mystic Mock]

Amanda Abbington
gave an Exclusive interview
to Ch4HDnews.

One of their presenters
was with her on BBC1 show
so he noticed having trouble at the time.

She explains all the nasty Texts
she has had
people asking her to top herself.

She never ever wanted to bring down
Strictly

Also she in not blocking the Videos

When asked was the video a Sexual Nature
yes she said - then she was crying


It was at the start of Ch4HDnews last night

Obviously people shouldn't be saying such horrible things to anyone really.

Personally I have no personal issues with Amanda, all I want is for her to give me something that Giovanni did that should be warranting such bad publicity for the guy? And for most people I think that is the case for them as well.

Obviously the freaky death threats people should be ashamed of themselves, especially adults doing it.

[Nicky91]

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yeah so


then don't sign up if ur weak?

[Livia]

I remember the gushing message Zara wrote after Strictly, how she thanked her amazing partner and how she's made a friend of life. Was she lying then, or is she lying now?

[Nicky91]

I remember the gushing message Zara wrote after Strictly, how she thanked her amazing partner and how she's made a friend of life. Was she lying then, or is she lying now?

oh yes, you are correct Livia, i also remember her having wrote that

very weird, and i also doubt a victim of physical abuse would be able to write such things


either she was acting and lying back then, or she is lying now? :suspect:

[Vanessa]

oh yes, you are correct Livia, i also remember her having wrote that

very weird, and i also doubt a victim of physical abuse would be able to write such things

either she was acting and lying back then, or she is lying now? :suspect:
It sounds like it was a one off and he apologized. They definitely looked like they got on really well. I don't think Graziano is bad. He probably went too far with the strict training.