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Former Strictly celeb Rev Richard Coles admits show has ‘dark heart’ as he weighs in on abuse allegations

In Strictly news, former celebrity contestant Rev Richard Coles has weighed in on the ongoing abuse allegations within the programme.

A string of allegations have surfaced about two of its most-loved professional dancers, leaving fans stunned. Richard starred on the show alongside Dianne Buswell (Credit: BBC/Listen Entertainment Ltd./James Green) In a discussion on BBC Breakfast this week, Reverend Coles chatted to Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt. Richard also acknowledged that in his brief encounters with Giovanni Pernice, who has been accused of mistreatment toward actress Amanda Abbington, he was “completely charming and delightful”.

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