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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”.