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Strictly announce new duty of care protocol after Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice scandals: BBC confirm stars will be chaperoned and introduce welfare producers in wake of abuse and bullying allegations


Strictly Come Dancing bosses have announced plans to introduce chaperones during training, and two new welfare producers, after Graziano Di Prima's shock sacking from the show.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have announced plans to introduce chaperones during training, and the appointment of two new welfare producers, after Graziano Di Prima's shock sacking from the show. Previously, his fans and famous friends had rallied behind him, including fellow Strictly stars Katya Jones , Susannah Constantine (pictured) and Catherine Tyldesley , who liked and commented on his Instagram post announcing his departure It means that Pernice, who has already let his frustrations at the investigation be known, faces an even longer wait for an outcome after three former dance partners, including actress Abbington, instructed lawyers to make 'serious complaints' about his conduct.

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