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Sir Vince Cable condemns 'unnecessary' BBC plan to give Strictly Come Dancing professionals chaperones


Strictly Come Dancing's plan to put a member of production staff in all future rehearsals following complaints about the behaviour of two former pros has been given zero points by Sir Vince Cable

Strictly Come Dancing's plan to put a member of the production staff in all future rehearsals following complaints about the behaviour of two former pros during training has been given zero points by Sir Vince Cable, who was the second politician to appear on the hit BBC show. In recent days, Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the upcoming series over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott, 27, during last year's competition. Kate Phillips, BBC's Director of Unscripted, said: 'Whilst we know our shows have been positive experiences for the vast majority of those who have taken part, if issues are raised with us, or we're made aware of inappropriate behaviour, we will always take that seriously and act.

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