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Strictly pro Pasha Kovalev says BBC bosses need to 're-establish rules' to save the beleaguered show - after wife Rachel Riley claimed the series left her with PTSD


The beloved BBC series is currently embroiled in controversy over how the professional dancers teach the celebs, with multiple accusations emerging of bullying and abusive behaviour.

The beloved BBC series is currently embroiled in controversy with multiple accusations emerging of bullying and abusive behaviour towards celebs (Amanda Abbington pictured) 'I know from my time on it, 11 years ago, even the most sane, solid, grounded people, it can do something to you,' she added as she spoke at the Inspiration Awards For Women at The Landmark Hotel in London. In one interview, Amanda compared the dance show to 'the trenches' telling Channel 4 News that BBC producers had been left 'horrified' by clips that also allegedly exhibited 'humiliating behaviour of a sexual nature'.

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