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Ann Widdecombe defends Strictly as she insists 'pathetic celebrities 'are in control' of the training sessions and 'it's a dance competition not a war'
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ann Widdecombe has defended the show amid claims of abuse behind the scenes.
The former Conservative MP, who competed on the BBC show in 2010 with Anton Du Beke, dismissed claims of bullying, insisting the celebrity competitors are in control and should be able to tell the professional dancers when they've had enough. Pro dancer 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. Pro dancer 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
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