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Is this Strictly Come Dancing’s most controversial series yet? From Wynne Evans's apology to shock elimination

There have been plenty of standout moments on the dance floor, but this year’s Strictly has not been short of drama

Evening Standard

Strictly's most controversial moments from Giovanni Pernice to Seann Walsh

As the Saturday night entertainment show celebrates 20 years, scandal has often not been too far away. We take a look back at Strictly’s most controversial moments

Evening Standard

Zara McDermott in tears after seeing cat being sold on second-hand clothing app Vinted

The cat was listed in Vinted’s collar section

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Backlash after Strictly Come Dancing pro tells BBC 'don't hire Italians' amid bullying scandal

Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice were booted off the show after allegations of abusive behaviour

Evening Standard

Cha-cha with chaperones: Strictly Come Dancing is back after the turmoil

The smiles are bright. But has the BBC show lost its lightness now?

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing: the launch show – as it happened

After a summer of scandal, the BBC’s flagship sparkle-fest got back underway. As 15 brave new celebrities were paired with their pros, who looked promising? Who looked plodding? And could the show restore its sparkle?

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‘I’ve never seen such a feeding frenzy!’ Can Strictly bounce back from its summer of scandal?

The BBC’s hit show should be focusing on its 20th anniversary. Instead, it’s having to prove it can look after its celebrity contestants – and their professional dance partners. How did the glitter ball get so tarnished?

The Guardian - UK

'We're all good': Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott shut down split speculation with fun roller-skating date

The couple were all-smiles as they stepped out in west London together

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden addresses Strictly scandal as she distances herself from Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima

The BBC show has been embroiled in scandal in recent months

Evening Standard

Nick Knowles joins Strictly line-up alongside Paul Merson and hockey player Sam Quek

The presenter has also appeared on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’

The Independent UK

Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima recalls Zara McDermott ‘kick’ that got him fired from series

‘Afterwards I hugged her and said I was sorry,’ Italian dancer said

The Independent UK

Zara McDermott breaks silence as pal Pete Wicks signs up for Strictly Come Dancing amid show scandal

The former Love Island star recently detailed her experience on the BBC series in the wake of Graziano Di Prima’s axing from the show

Evening Standard

The perfect feelgood TV, did Strictly’s sparkle blind it to flaws in its format?

Allegations of bullying have caused the BBC to rethink how contestants are treated on the flagship reality show

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Fresh crisis at ‘toxic’ Strictly as ex-staff claim they faced sexualised comments and cruelty

Production workers at Strictly Come Dancing allege BBC refused to take their complaints seriously

Evening Standard

Full list of claims against Strictly Come Dancing professionals amid ongoing BBC probe

Jewel in BBC’s broadcasting crown is under scrutiny following abuse allegations

The Independent UK

Under-fire Giovanni Pernice returns to dance floor with private workshops amid Strictly abuse claims

Exclusive: Participants must sign a waiver accepting the risk of ‘injury or damages’

Evening Standard

Zara McDermott ‘danced with broken leg’ on Strictly Come Dancing

The former Love Island star recently detailed her experience on the BBC series in the wake of Graziano Di Prima’s axing from the show

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The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington says she received rape and death threats to her family after leaving Strictly

Strictly star says online abuse in aftermath of her depature has been ‘brutal, relentless and unforgiving’

The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington claims there’s ‘50 hours’ of Strictly rehearsal footage that ‘horrified’ BBC producers

Abbington’s professional dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing pros feel they've been 'hung out to dry' by former celeb partners amid ongoing scandal

The latest report claimed that the scandal is causing ‘untold stress and mental anguish’ to the show’s pros

Evening Standard

Peter Andre breaks silence on Strictly scandal saying ‘this shouldn’t be happening behind closed doors’

The pop star participated in 2015’s series alongside professional partner Janette Manrara

The Guardian - UK

Strictly should be less competitive but will continue, BBC director general says

Tim Davie says fun and entertainment should prevail amid accusations over behaviour of some professional dancers

The National (Scotland)

BBC director-general breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing 'abuse' controversy

THE BBC director-general has issued an apology to Strictly Come Dancing contestants amid a storm of negative stories about the culture on the…

The Independent UK

Tim Davie says sorry over Strictly scandal but insists show must go on

BBC boss said: ‘I’m very sorry that anyone has had an experience on Strictly that hasn’t been wholly positive’

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