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Is Strictly waltzing into another ageism row? As seasoned pros 'risk being replaced by younger dancers' how the show has been marred with controversy


Following a string of scandals, sources claim that bosses are planning to bring in a new generation of young dancers, with up to five veteran names at risk of being dropped.

Six weeks after Dame Arlene was axed from the show, Strictly found itself embroiled in another ageism row when popular dancer Karen Hardy was dropped from the lineup. Strictly's milestone 20th year has been marred by scandal - after actress Amanda Abbington unexpectedly quit the show last October before claiming her partner Giovanni Pernice was abusive towards her. From January to July, Johannes is set to star in a leading role in the touring production of Kinky Boots The Musical, which is written by pop legend Cyndi Lauper.

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