Former Strictly Come Dancing Pro AJ Pritchard Admits to 'Accidentally' Slapping Female Celebrity Partner

Accidental Slap Confession

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard has confessed to 'accidentally' slapping a female celebrity partner during his time on the BBC show.

Partner Confessions

AJ was paired with YouTuber Saffron Barker back in 2019, where an old BBC clip shows the influencer explaining that he 'whacked' her in an attempt to bring out her angrier side.

Controversy in the Dance World

This confession comes after a series of controversies involving Strictly professionals, with claims of mistreatment and abuse towards celebrity partners.

Zara McDermott's Experience

Zara McDermott, a former celeb partner on the show, recently spoke out about her distressing experience and the challenges of speaking up in a society where social media voices are overpowering.

Legal Battles and Fallout

The BBC now faces a substantial legal bill amid the Strictly probe, with allegations of physical and mental harm towards 'injured' celebs potentially leading to significant payouts.