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Craig Revel Horwood insists Strictly Come Dancing will 'rise above what has happened' after scandal hit BBC show was rocked by bullying allegations


Craig Revel Horwood has said he believes the show can 'rise above' the allegations of bullying when it's 20th series kicks off next month.

The current scandal has seen numerous allegations of misbehaviour and forced professional dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice to exit the long-running Saturday night programme. The current scandal has seen numerous allegations of misbehaviour and forced professional dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice (pictured) to exit the long-running Saturday night programme BBC bosses were forced to take ‘decisive steps’ to improve the show’s protection for celebrities after allegations of abuse were made by contestants including actress Amanda Abbington and former reality TV star Zara McDermott (pictured)

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