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Strictly Come Dancing faces 'major budget cuts' for new series amid bullying probe


Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly been forced to take money away from the show's budget in order to invest in welfare measures after a string of bullying allegations emerged

Weeks before Strictly Come Dancing boogies back onto our screens, the BBC have allegedly made the decision to tighten the purse strings on the budget for the much-loved show in order to fund increased welfare measures. Amidst this turmoil and the prep for the upcoming series, sources have claimed that BBC executives are scrambling to implement new ways to keep their twirling stars protected without breaking the bank - reportedly having to slim down the channel line up to ensure that celebs have chaperones by their side. Celebrities will reportedly have chaperones and welfare pros this season, after claims about Graziano Di Prima's behaviour behind the scenes to Zara McDermott (Image: PA)Shortly afterwards, she disclosed her diagnosis of PTSD, triggered by her time on the BBC programme.

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