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Strictly Come Dancing RECAP: BBC chief apologises to celebrities amid bullying scandal but confirms show WILL go on

MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow MailOnline's live coverage of the Strictly Come Dancing bullying scandal amid reports up to five professional dancers could be axed.

While rehearsals for this year's series have already begun, it's been claimed producers are on the hunt for new talent for 2025 who are less likely to feel 'entitled and untouchable'. The BBC show has been engulfed by drama since Giovanni Pernice was suspended after his celebrity partner Amanda Abbington accused him of abusive behaviour, saying he was 'cruel and mean.' It was followed by Graziano's sacking last month over reports he verbally and physically abused Zara during rehearsals.

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