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Why this is not the end of the Strictly scandal: Zara McDermott's ordeal was 'horrendous', and Graziano's downfall could be just the start reveals KATIE HIND
For those watching from the wings, the passion, drama and emotion behind the nation's favourite dance show are laid bare on an almost daily basis during rehearsals.
BBC bosses are leading the investigation into professional dancer Giovanni Pernice - who quit the show amid accusations of bullying from former dance partner Amanda Abbington The employees approached senior HR executives who were in charge of the investigation into Pernice – which followed claims from his dance partner Amanda Abbington that he bullied her in training – with a video clip of Di Prima allegedly hitting Ms McDermott. An inquiry into the failures of duty of care is likely and bosses are set to have to implement procedures such as psychological tests to make sure contestants are mentally strong enough to take part.
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