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BBC bosses desperately scramble to save scandal-hit Strictly as now 'victims' form secret support group: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman 'to open new show with apology to celebrities live on air', insiders reveal - as stars put on brave face


BBC bosses are said to be desperate to draw 'an immediate line' under the scandal when the show begins in September.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman could begin the new series of Strictly Come Dancing with an apology for alleged abusive behaviour suffered by celebs in a desperate attempt to save the show and move on, MailOnline can reveal today. Strictly pro Janette Manrara broke her silence on Monday after Paralympian Will Bayley claimed she made him redo a jump that caused a lifelong injury - amid the latest drama for 'fatally tarnished' show (stock image) It comes after questions were raised over whether Strictly will survive as Manrara has broken her silence after Paralympian Will Bayley claimed she made him redo a jump that caused a lifelong injury- amid the latest drama for the 'fatally tarnished' show

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