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As new allegations emerge in opposition to Strictly’s Graziano Di Prima, is the BBC dealing with its #MeToo second?


In line with studies, the broadcaster is taking a look at a whole lot of hours of Strictly footage from the final 9 years that Giovanni has spent as knowledgeable dancer on the present.

At time of writing, Giovanni is not going to be returning for the following collection of Strictly. Giovanni has rejected allegations of abusive behaviour. In an announcement on Instagram, he wrote: “You will be as surprised as I am that allegations have been made about my dance teaching methods in the media this week.

“After all, I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I look ahead to clearing my identify. Those that have adopted my journey on Strictly Come Dancing during the last decade will know that I’m passionate and aggressive. No-one is extra formidable for my dance companions than me.

“I have always striven to help them be the very best dancers they can be. This has always come from a place of love and wanting to win – for me and my dance partners.”

On Wednesday 29 Could, the BBC launched an announcement which appeared to deal with the studies surrounding Strictly on the time.

The broadcaster stated: “It is a longstanding position that the BBC does not comment on specific matters related to individuals. Nor ordinarily, would we comment on whether we are reviewing any individual complaints. Recently, we have seen a number of media reports about a high profile show. We would urge people not to indulge in speculation. Anyone involved in a complaint has a right to confidentiality and fair process.

“If a grievance is made to the BBC, we assess and take any essential steps to ascertain the information, whether or not there’s a case to reply, and, if applicable, what motion needs to be taken. That is all inside the context of the BBC having duties of care to everybody linked to a grievance – that applies to people who have raised the grievance and to these which have been complained about. While we all know our reveals have been constructive experiences for a lot of of those that have taken half, we are going to at all times take a look at any points raised with care, equity and sensitivity to everybody involved. We is not going to be commenting additional.”

Amanda quit Strictly while appearing in the 2023 series, citing “personal reasons” in a statement on Instagram at the time, but later opened up about suffering from PTSD from her time on the show.

“I was diagnosed with mild PTSD after Strictly for several reasons and I told a few people about that, in the utmost confidence, among other things that were happening in my life at the time both professionally and personally,” she told The Sun back in January.

Amanda has more recently opened up about her experiences on the show as well as the traumatic aftermath. “I’ve had the worst experience,” she said in an interview with The Sunday Times. “The show was tough and horrible, but the aftermath of it I was not expecting. It’s been really brutal and it just hasn’t stopped.



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