Drastic measures introduced after Graziano Di Prima controversy
Strictly Come Dancing bosses have announced drastic measures to safeguard contestants after Graziano Di Prima was sacked over claims of mistreatment towards his celebrity dance partner, Zara McDermott.
Increased support and supervision for contestants
Following the recent controversies, the BBC has introduced new guidelines to protect stars participating in this year's competition. These include having a production team member present during all training room rehearsals and adding two new roles dedicated to welfare support.
Commitment to addressing concerns and strengthening welfare support
Kate Phillips, BBC’s Director of Unscripted, emphasized the importance of taking issues seriously and acting on them promptly. The BBC is also providing training for all production team members and crew to prevent any future incidents of misconduct.
