Craig worried about private comments surfacing amid Strictly abuse scandal
CRAIG Revel Horwood is concerned that his 'anti-woke' jokes made with the Strictly cast over the years could lead to him being cancelled. The 59-year-old judge is anxious about his private comments being exposed in light of the show's highly-publicised abuse scandal. Despite being known as Mr. Nasty on camera, Craig wants to keep his off-screen remarks under wraps.
Strictly's Graziano and Giovanni face abuse claims
The fears come after professional dancer Graziano Di Prima was dropped from the upcoming series due to reports of verbal and physical abuse towards his former celebrity partner Zara McDermott. Likewise, Giovanni Pernice was suspended over misconduct claims made by Amanda Abbington and other former partners, which he denies.
Allegations and investigations within the Strictly family
With a plethora of complaints surfacing, including bullying accusations against past contestants and dancers, the show's environment is under scrutiny. From past partners speaking out about mistreatment to claims of inappropriate behavior, the BBC has launched investigations into these incidents.
Strictly stars speak out about their experiences
Former contestants like Laura Whitmore and Fern Britton have shared their struggles during and after their time on the show. Laura revealed her emotional turmoil during her participation, while Fern detailed instances of mistreatment by her dance partner. These revelations shed light on the behind-the-scenes challenges faced by some participants.
Strictly bosses under fire for handling of injuries and complaints
Paralympian Will Bayley's experience of being pushed to perform a risky jump despite safety concerns and subsequent mishandling of his injury raises questions about contestant welfare. Additionally, allegations of bullying and inappropriate language have prompted the BBC to implement stricter measures, including assigning chaperones during training.
