Graziano Di Prima speaking in Strictly rehearsals
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All the fresh Strictly scandal from the weekend – Graziano Di Prima speaks out; show introduces ‘new rules’; Brendan Cole’s swipe

Italian pro opens up about 'kicking the floor in frustration'

In latest Strictly Come Dancing scandal news from over the weekend, former pro star Graziano Di Prima finally broke his silence.

But it seems everyone may have to wait that little bit longer until the verdict of the investigation into conduct on the BBC One dance series is released.

It was reported a fortnight ago that results from the Strictly probe were due imminently. However, that outcome has not been delivered – and on Sunday (August 11) evening, The Sun reported fresh disclosures may have disrupted the schedule for findings to be published yet again.

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And going by coverage of the investigation and other fallout from over the last few days, it seems the saga rumbles on, even after months of headlines regarding allegations made against Giovanni Pernice and other Strictly stars.

Giovanni Pernice makes his point
Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington dropped out of the 2023 series last October (Credit: BBC iPlayer)

Strictly scandal news

On Friday (August 9) evening, new claims were made about future safeguards on Strictly.

According to the Mirror, everyone involved in Strictly in future will undergo compulsory “anti-bullying training”.

An anonymous insider told the tabloid: “By making this training compulsory, the BBC are sending a crystal clear message to everyone involved in the show that this behaviour will not be tolerated.”

BBC are sending a crystal clear message to everyone involved in the show that this behaviour will not be tolerated.

They went on: “The recent allegations and complaints have rocked Strictly, but they are determined it will not be derailed.”

Additionally, the source said: “They are going to do everything they can to prevent misconduct in future. They are taking these new rules very seriously indeed and anyone who does not comply will be gone in an instant.”

Graziano di Prima rehearsing with Zara McDermott
Graziano Di Prima in rehearsals with Zara McDermott (Credit: BBC iPlayer)

Graziano Di Prima speaks out

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer