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Sam Quek wades into Giovanni Pernice bullying spat as she insists behind-the-scenes drama should not 'take the shine' off a 'fantastic' show: 'It brings people together'
Sam Quek says the recent scandals which have rocked Strictly should not 'take the shine' off what she describes as a 'fantastic programme'.
The hockey star, 35, also appeared to support Giovanni Pernice, who was Strictly's longest-serving male professional dancer until he was accused of bullying by Ms Abbington. Ex-Olympian Sam Quek (Pictured celebrating at the Women's hockey Gold medal Match in 2016) has said Strictly's recent scandals shouldn't 'take shine off' the 'fantastic' show Strictly fans have questioned the inclusion in this year's line-up of Tasha Ghouri – a former Love Islander – and former JLS boyband member JB Gill.
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