Top 10 Celebs Who Tried to Warn Us About Strictly

[@WatchMojoUK]

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[@juliatempleton6605]

Great one sided commentary. Rachel Riley has said that the PTSD occurred after Strictly as it left such a void after the show. Why aren't the contestants who enjoyed the show mentioned here. Doesn't suit the narrative of course.

[@50sRockChick]

@@juliatempleton6605 5 people have complained about it now. most of which don't want to come forward. How about the other 200 contestants huh.

[@juliatempleton6605]

What about them?

[@50sRockChick]

@@juliatempleton6605 was not meant for you.

[@travelddd]

@@juliatempleton6605

[@manuellayburr382]

Have you ever met a ballet dancer. I have. She was a mental wreck as a result of her training. Professional dancers have much higher demands on them than these celebrities.

[@sauvignonblanc0]

We have just seen the Olympics. Top-level athletes too are under high-pressure to perform.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

I used to be a dancer: I agree. It is not often a healthy environment mental-health wise.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

I was a dancer until 25, juggling many things. I agree that there is a lot of pressures on dancers. IN my dats, weight was even more an issue than it is now, and I would say 8 out 9 were anorexic. But this is it: these celebs already have their personal issues, and they have not volunteered to have professional dancers' pressures. The pressure of the physical training is already huge, in my opinion. They cannot be compared to dancers because they are not dancers.

[@racheljackson4428]

Vick Hope i feel sorry for the most. not only her dancing partner didn't defend her, but the fans had it out for her even WORSE!

[@fionaparry6042]

Balancing her work with training was draining and she got burn out? I'm sorry but she doesn't live in reality! She did that for 5 weeks, some people work multiple jobs for years on end just to make ends meet so I have little sympathy for her that couldn't cope for a few weeks. Graziano obviously had to keep he's mouth shut so as not to get fired from his employer. You can't really blame him for that.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

@@fionaparry6042 several hours of hard physical training and a very competitive atmosphere that puts one under high pressure. Of course some people will burn out if they also have to balance work and a life with it. And they start training before the show by the way. Of course, I agree with you that some people spend many years doing two or even more jobs. Personal resilience is just that: personal. We do not know enough about her life to judge.

[@activatembtcic7729]

I remember Ballas being mean to Vicky. She was vile to Aston Merrygold too. Some celebs can't take the pressure of competition and that's not Strictly's fault. Conflict between partners happens in other workplaces too.

[@leopold7562]

I dunno… I very much doubt Caroline Flack was warning us about Strictly specifically. Given everything that happened, it seems more like a coded message about her own mental health, which was probably not in great shape before she did the show. I doubt the TV industry on the whole has much in place to help those who are struggling with their mental health, so to level this at one show feels harsh. I still feel bad for Caroline, she must’ve been working so hard to hide the demons from everyone, which would only have made things worse and I suspect this is what drove her to end her life. Such a sad end, she deserved better

[@cerysdavis3886]

I couldn't agree more

[@user-hp7yz1zw8j]

You end with "she deserved more" but earlier you say you can't blame the show and it's her demons...

[@annepoitrineau5650]

@@user-hp7yz1zw8j" She deserved more", the way I read the post, was connecred to the whole of Ca. Fl's life on TV, not just Strictly.

[@juliesims1296]

Doesn't sound like a complaint about Strictly at all, more a case of wishing it could have gone on longer.

[@jacko7249]

Caroline was best out of all of them and it’s just so sad she drifted away so young miss her so much ❤❤😢

[@oliviaLOVEShenry]

Greg Wallace is a nightmare to work with! I know, I had to sign an NDA: I’m not allowed to say anything about his appalling behaviour.

[@richarddeturner]

errr you just did 🤣

[@lucyj8204]

You're not the first person to say similar - but you missed at least four Gs off his name (it's Greggggggggg Wallace, isn't it?)

[@14rs2]

“The BBC denied these allegations” Is this the same trustworthy and highly respected BBC that “denied the allegations” of Jimmy Saville?

[@TheRedPeril]

Or ignored evidence given to them about the Rotherham grooming gangs in the name of diversity.

[@florrie2303]

And Huw Edwards...

[@Jeff-q4u]

Yes 😐

[@andycain4351]

And Rolf Harris and Stuart Hall ...

[@Jeff-q4u]

@@andycain4351 Fred Talbot, Dave Lee Travis, Philip Schofield (he started in the BBC) and probably many more we don't know about.

[@paris6253]

rachel riley has ptsd but is literally married to pasha??? wtf

[@Anyaaaah]

It doesn't have to be because of Pasha necessarily, there are other professionals, dancers, producers, staff and even the audience who were involved with her. The show's atmosphere is very competitive and most likely high stress which is a factor that could've lead to her being diagnosed with mild PTSD.

[@paris6253]

@@Anyaaaah ah i understand now thank you

[@chazzas3469]

The theme tune triggers her but being married to her dance partner is perfectly fine, surly seeing him everyday must be the biggest reminder of the show!

[@angelahickson313]

Rachel Riley moans a lot

[@user-hp7yz1zw8j]

Stockholm syndrome perhaps

[@jackreeve3037]

Whoever thought Vick hope speaking was caree damaging is funny in hindsight given shes gone from Capital Breakfast (A great role to begin with) to a key part of radio 1's schedule during the week and does lots of other things away from TV/radio and does a great job at it all too so she had the last laugh.

[@charvanders8932]

I know a couple of guys who worked behind the scenes on strictly. They both came home with their spirits broken

[@noeloreilly9440]

I always thought it was such a happy and positive show. Makes one think

[@kellsmurthwaite4474]

Anyone who has worked professionally as a dancer will know exactly how demanding and all-out gruelling it is to work in that profession. I'm not saying its an excuse for poor behaviour, but I think many of the celebrities who agree to appear on Strictly do not fully grasp what they're getting into and just how hard it will be. Even those who work in performance will never have experienced how much of a toll this level of dance takes on you, physically, mentally, and emotionally. It's no wonder there have been some awful stories coming out.

[@allisonday893]

@@kellsmurthwaite4474but it’s basically a celebrity entertainment show. They aren’t trying to be world champions. It doesn’t need to be this hard

[@Chloe-s666]

No one should be kicked or abused. Yes i know dancing is terrible hard and relentless to get it perfect. They often start dancing as kids so it takes years and years to get things perfect. So a few months isnt going to produce an amazing dancer from an adult that has never danced. Some people are naturally talented and become great dancers. But most wont. The dancer's on the show are apparently paid more the longer they are in the show. Which encourages them to make the celebs to work harder and harder. Which is the perfect set up to cause problems. The BBC should pay the professionals the same regardless how long they are there in the series.

[@Nellia..]

Caroline Flack 🙏🏼♥️

[@adamadams9517]

Assaulted one of her boyfriends.

[@sonjaemery]

@@adamadams9517not true

[@adamadams9517]

​@@sonjaemeryShe hit and attacked Burton while he slept. The head wound so bad that when police arrived they found her covered in blood.

[@shell150675]

@@adamadams9517 No, she didn't. Try looking into properly and not believing the crap the The S*n printed. It wasn't his blood, it was Caoline's own blood from trying to harm herself. Her bf even said this as well. The police knew this and they still pushed for her to go to court.

[@activatembtcic7729]

Sounds like she couldn't handle finishing Strictly. Not Strictly's fault.

[@Karin_A_023]

I enjoy watching the show, but it should not be such an evil experience behind the scenes. I hope thing get sorted out

[@Tsunami1.618]

Im actually quite gutted about all this nastiness and the way i now see Strictly! I have always loved it, to me when Strictly comes on its the countdown to Christmas, and always loved the Halloween special! Im just sad i dont think im going to be able to enjoy it anymore 😢

[@gaskellr44]

It's prob the same with a lot of programs, looks glam when we watch, but very sinister behind the scenes. These denials by the BBc are reminicent of the heaaads of The Post Office denying what they knew, and they are going to be banged to rights.

[@user-hp7yz1zw8j]

Nastiness? So people being honest about the stress that goes into making this is annoying for you...boo hoo...grow up!

[@Tsunami1.618]

@@user-hp7yz1zw8j hahaha i actually meant the nastiness of the professional dancers!!! What is wrong with you that you would attack someone over such an innocent comment i think its YOU who needs to “grow up” dear 🤣🤣🤣

[@barbarahoblin5884]

Gregg Wallace is not a chef he's a greengrocer.

[@lydiacox115]

And a food critic.

[@Clare1981]

No, I believe he did start as a grocer. i am sure I have heard him say this on an interview.

[@MrPointedRovers]

Paralympic Table Tennis Player Will Bayley talked about his injury when he was on the show

[@dianeyoung2914]

It's funny how on the show most contestants when leaving describe it as life changing and the best time they ever had and are so thankful to their partners! Rachel Riley is even married to one of the dancers, but I am guessing that her comments were just a description of that fear of dancing live every Saturday, not an easy thing to do and I can imagine would give some people nightmares. I also think that many go into it not realising just how relentless and hard the training is. I always think anyone taking part is very brave but I love the transformation that many go through.

[@katclark3857]

Sophie Ellis Bexter was very open and clear about the toxic and sexualised the language in the show was. She said it must contribute to relationship issues and tension outside the show.

[@mistersixpence]

And yet she still agreed to appear on it the other week promoting her new song..

[@LGP210]

It´s a sport, that includes certain body movements and foot placement, not a prom or wedding Conga line. The teachers are professional athletes and evidently the gap is too wide for some celebs to handle the training and atmosphere. I can imagine Artem suggesting a side workout routine, to help his partner gain upper body strength, and if she had never been one to break a sweat, offense was taken. As to kicking her, it either did not happen or she stretched the truth about an accidental kick or foot nudge. Behind the sequins, it is a grueling program designed to take an amateur to a professional level. And I definitely do not think a pro should side with a celeb when their career is at risk.

[@unasperanza9803]

I totally agree. What are you expecting. Ruining two peoples careers and livelihoods and good name with specious 'allegations' no investigation just trial by media jury is disgraceful. AA had a lot of problems for years and has form she should never have done this. I am glad to see they are fighting back. Women have wrongly accused partners and co workers for years for years and gotten away with it even jailed people with lies .Everyone is innocent until properly proven guilty THATS JUSTICE!!

[@annepoitrineau5650]

I used to be a dancer. You do get kicked eetc in training. It is not necessarily malicious, more ike somebody losing their nerves trying to get you to understand a move/position. Strictly has dark sides, no doubt, but I also think that the dancers were treating their celebrities a bit too much the wat dansers treat each other...which is not always full of sweetness. It is a brutal world, with acidic personal remarks reegarding one's body etc. I sometimes felt I was a cow at a meat market.

[@twannifufu]

The people who defended this show when the allegations came about are weird. Nothing is perfect, so why would you demonize someone for sharing their experience regarding something you love? Get over yourself. Your nostalgia glasses are blocking our reality.

[@user-hp7yz1zw8j]

They are bully's themselves obviously

[@nannynobnobs8312]

Strange behaviour over a show.

[@levitatestudent]

Melvin Odoom - he exited first which I always thought a fix. Anastasia was dancing with Brendon and was rubbish but a big name. I think Melvin was bumped and then compensated with the Christmas special.

[@FreddiePetrusewicz-ym9id]

I wouldn’t say Strictly has a dark heart people involved have just had some issues but it’s not rlly the show’s fault

[@envsf03]

❤

[@WentworthRocket]

Of course Rachel Riley had to get involved , she always has to get involved in everything

[@zeebro7688]

Agree

[@jake751]

She's a ghoul

[@starlight9899]

Definitely...gobby

[@zeebro7688]

@starlight9899 well she isn't just gobby, it's the horrible things she gobs off about regarding religion. She is nasty.

[@bichonbuffo]

Always speak out about abuse until you find someone who listens, believes, and gets you the help you deserve, don't let the abusers off. Well done Amanda, you are a warrior woman, thank you.

[@JennyAmponsah]

Agreed!

[@mariagayle9981]

Yes!!!!

[@nigeljames5622]

At the end of the day Strictly Come Dancing is a competition and the professional dancers want to win, it is in their DNA to compete, they have been competing since a young age, so of course a celebrity with little to no dance experience is going to have a massive uphill struggle, never mind the phycological and physical impact that the training will take out of them. So it is no surprise that some of them and let's be clear here, a very small percentage of all the celebs that have competed, have come out of it feeling bad, having PTSD issues or feeling like they were poorly looked after or treated harshly by the professionals. Really though, what did they expect, a cushy number? Anyone that watches Strictly will know the hours of relentless practice that is expected and that is for just one dance per week, it gets insane when they have to do two dances and then three in the final. So yes I can understand some celebrities being unhappy with what happened and I can see some professionals pushing a bit too far in their desire to win, but that is the competition and if you can't handle that then do not agree to participate or if it is too much then walk away and hand back the money you have been paid. As for the judging, that I entirely agree with, it is ludicrously random with 10's being handed out way too soon and high scores being given to dancers that 'Go for it' but have not come close to completing the steps required but had lots of energy and enthusiasm, yet others that try to achieve success in the required moves but fall short are highly criticised and made to look foolish and then scored way lower than those that just seem to just have fun

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

Professional dancing enables egotistical behaviour. Sad, but true.

[@shannonkeys8594]

No celebrity thats gone on strictly has recovered lol.

[@lindaWalters-n1i]

Give her the footage if there is nothing to hide

[@JustJoMix]

I feel sorry for the professional dancers who get paid so much less than the "celebrities" and work way harder.

[@gaskellr44]

Well, there are always those that support abusers I suppose. TBH, those so called celeb dancres or the BBC or both should be sued.

[@juliatempleton6605]

​@@gaskellr44don't we just love people who don't know what they're talking about about and justake sweeping statements.

[@gaskellr44]

@@juliatempleton6605 I agree, plenty ppl don't have a clue what they are talking about, and also don't understand the nuonces of psychological bullying. Probably due to a sheltered life I suppose, or they have a bullying mentality themselves?

[@juliatempleton6605]

@@gaskellr44 Probably best to hear both sides and understand the facts.

[@margueritahancock5472]

The professionals are are biggest celebs most of these celebs don't like hard work.

[@JemmaHawkins-bo2yr]

I’d just like to say, PTSD is not a joke to be bandied around; I live with it everyday so I know exactly what it’s like. It is a debilitating mental health condition.

[@stuartthomas3105]

But they took the money 💰

[@richardsharpe2966]

Could you do one on famous people who said no to Strictly Come Dancing

[@jamesstevenson9340]

I mean that would be a long list of no's seeing its had 20 years

[@TK-ux5du]

It's a surprise that most of these celebs didn't just quit the show if it was so horrific for them - clearly none of them were desperate for the money so they could have just broken their contracts. It almost makes you think that some could be attention-seeking narcissists who enjoy playing the victim for more attention. Obviously, that can't possibly be the case though. It's a real mystery!

[@annepoitrineau5650]

You underestimate the endurance it takes to become a celebrity. These people won't be broken...until they are.

[@jake751]

​@annepoitrin😂😂😂eau5650

[@rayskitten78]

What the hell I spent 18 years involve in theatre dancing singing acting etc if you have to learn something in a short space of time then the people teaching it to you can come across as bullies and domineering if your skin is not thick enough to cope with that maybe you should do something else I am very surprised at Danny Jon joules his entry is the only one on the list in my opinion that may have some credence as he is a trained dancer the others agreed to do the program knowing how places like the BBC work and knowing but they may have to do a month's worth of training in one week and they still complain Caroline bless her was struggling with her own demons and maybe make the wrong choice by saying yes to the program

[@gaskellr44]

But it's an entertainment show and not about the dancers. They are only there to help the celebs be the best they can, and that doesn't include the use of abuse. A A has had 1000s of hrs in theatre and tv rehersals, but has hardly if ever experienced bullying like what is coming out. It's the BBCs fault mostly due to not education the dancers to work at a different level, and you should know that as a dancer.

[@carlotta4308]

I was an actress also and was in musicals; i think it must be more intense, doing Strictly and being judged after a week on national telly than rehearsing with a company and having a bit longer to get everything right and where the spotlight isn't on you so intensely.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Yes, maybe Danny John-Jules, after his training and tough time to get where he is just expected something more human. I was a dancer (until my mid 20s, and chnaged tack to become... a maths teacher), it is a very very cruel environment. Meaat market was sometimes what came to my mind.

[@danjames4086]

Let's face it, it's not curing cancer is it? Why get your knickers in a twist about rhythmic arse wiggling? Here's a crazy idea. Let's just say there was no such thing as dance. Woukd the world be a bit duller? Yep. But would life as we know it end? Of course not.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

@@danjames4086 I think dance is very important: all cultures have music and dancing (except the Talibans...who want to stop the Afghani). It must be very crucial to Humanity if we all do it, and have done so for thousands of years.

[@TheRedHotAnchovy]

Didn't Zara get kicked by her dance partner and Anton Du Beke racially abuse his?

[@KayleighGabe]

Yes zaras did shes had alot of backlash n abuse coz of it

[@caroljohn2569]

Sophie bexter Ellis, Alexandra Burke

[@Checkit666]

When you pair amateur dancers with professional dancers on a television show you will have problems. The professional dancer is there to further their career and the amateur is someone that is going to be put through gruelling hrs of physical and mental torture, being berated by their trainer, picked apart by judges and viewers. Can’t think of a more toxic combination.

[@dianeyoung2914]

I wouldn't believe a word Fern Cotton says! Especially after seeing her on Big Brother!

[@deborahprosper751]

Why, what happened on BB?

[@dianeyoung2914]

@@deborahprosper751 Nikita, the lad from Strictly was in there with her, he complemented her one day on a striped top that she was wearing and said it was very in style. She pondered this, said nothing at the time and then later she picked at him for saying something that she thought was insinuating that "at her age the top looked stylish|" but she found it patronizing. However Nikita didn't take it well and was astounded that she would think that as he was simply paying her a compliment. She then tried to turn it around (with that smug grin on her face) making out that it wasn't a problem and trying to maake him look bad. I just find her hidious but maybe that is just me. There were other comment where she was having a dig whilst simultaneously trying to make it look like she was not having a dig.

[@deborahprosper751]

@@dianeyoung2914 Oooh I see. Thanks for the rundown. So many of these celebs just aren't what they seem! Reminds me of what Roxanne Pallet did to Ryan Thomas. Remember that?!!

[@f1fantic1]

Fern Britton

[@deborahprosper751]

@@f1fantic1 Yes, Fern Britton not Fearne Cotton. Thanks!

[@TheSpiciestGinger]

What's sad is most the celebs featured here who had a hard time were the ones I was most excited to see or impressed by 😔sorry they were all treated so poorly 😔

[@David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns]

I couldn’t agree with you more 👍🥰

[@laurawilson8881]

Abingdon is a total whiner and a chancer. I don't feel sorry for her in the slightest.

[@MarianLivingLife]

Caroline Flack and Pasha were one of my favourite couples on this, as well as Abbey Clancey, and Oti with all of her celebrity partners. I can imagine Brendan’s dance partners will be coming forward soon. He seems like he would be a nightmare! Vick Hope wasn’t treated fairly at all and I believe her too.

[@Carol-or9jl]

I hope 2024 will be a lot better for the celebrities.

[@annabelperkins3572]

Faye Tozer. Watching her at the start,then watching her being just the shell of who she was,was a red flag!

[@unasperanza9803]

No one is talking about the elephant in the room. WHY do celeb do strictly!!Its always because they are in a bad place . Its a miracle more dark stuff hasn't occurred.

[@beckssalad1395]

That's a good point. Many of them aren't in work, so they do it to boost their careers. Not all, but a lot.

[@nancykraus5127]

It is massively physically demanding and, if you are not mentally really ready for that, it's gonna be an issue. I do find it interesting that most of the abuse allegations are against just the one man.

[@melclo3641]

You know these people rehearse for weeks, if they can't take it, end it before the shows start, they are grown ups, can't they just speak up at the time instead of weeks later?

[@evecarr6334]

Competing isn’t for everyone ! Pampered celebrities who are easily offended and they wrote the paper on victimhood.

[@unasperanza9803]

Bravo!!

[@annepoitrineau5650]

For most (not for all of course) actors and comedians, singers and other celebrities, it is a long tough road to success. They might LOOK pampered or they might be pampered now, but if you read their biographies, you will see things are not that way at all.

[@salutiesse]

Such a wholesome video- sensationalising these allegations through a ranking system, like you can pit them against one another in severity -_ I'm not au fait enough to comment on any of these situations with surety, but I'm certainly not going to be making a judgement based off of one side of a story with little corroboration ;)

[@jogle24]

So a few contestants disgruntled about being eliminated too early (which would suggest they were enjoying rather than enduring it) and a few prima donnas who wanted to be treated a bit softer. The attempt to shoehorn Caroline Flack who had much bigger issues than anything to do with the show is incredibly distasteful. She certainly needed a lot of help but it hardly fell on the show she appeared on for ten weeks to provide that. She needed it before and after she had appeared. Too many go on thinking it's a bit of dress up and a bit of a lark on a Saturday but if you want to do well it's an awful lot of hard work. No surprise that 50+ year olds who haven't looked after themselves find it tough going physically so whine about it

[@Fatima502]

Strictly is now like a Gary Glitter record. It was great at the time, but impossible to enjoy with hindsight

[@simone-clairehunter4886]

Gregg Wallace claiming he would've enjoyed it more if he danced with someone who liked him? He would have been dancing solos every week.

[@beckssalad1395]

Lol he really comes across as a douche bag, but one should never assume 😅

[@beckssalad1395]

Lol he really comes across as a douche bag, but one should never assume 😅

[@simone-clairehunter4886]

@@beckssalad1395 Oh he is a douchebag. I'm going by other stories I've heard about him. Really loves himself.

[@Carol-or9jl]

It is enough that ONE person complains never mind so may for so long and totally ignored.l, BBC it is your fault for ignoring the problem for so many years.

[@carolynandcocohaywood2638]

I’d always thought that something wasn’t quite right, one of the reasons I stopped watching it. The professional dancers and judges treated it like a real dance competition when it is just entertainment with most of the celebrities who have never danced before.

[@Life-is-a-Dance]

I was on a cruise, it was a Strictly Come Dancing themed trip, a few years ago, met Craig Revel-Horwood and Ian Waite, wow, what massive ego's they have, and the show that they judged was strangely scored, typical SCD.

[@PaigeLovelace]

I’m sorry, but this is bullshit. This whole thing is it is coming from women who have never danced before in their life who have never been taught to dance in their life. My mom took professional ballet lessons when she was five years old by the time she was 16 she was a professional already, and, it is difficult to say the least to teach someone to dance and it wasn’t abuse of how they were doing it. I’m sorry bullshit that comes out of peoples mouth is ridiculous.

[@Nettledust]

That’s a really good point. I hadn’t thought of it like that but you’re absolutely right.

[@rimshot2270]

It was a real competition, not just entertainment or a chance to revive their failing careers. If they weren't willing to do the work they should have not gone on the program.

[@samcannon6344]

I’m sorry but this is stupid, the celebrities do this for a cupule month/weeks but the pros are dancing for years so yes they won’t to posh there partners to be the best they can be. Why are we falling over are selves for the browsed ego of those who can’t hack it.

[@BadgerOfTheSea]

Watch Mojo not recognising how turning people's tragedy, including one involving an ongoing legal case, into a "Top 10" is a problem is everything wrong with clickbait content farms.

[@clarehannah5531]

Stick to ballroom dancing

[@MarianLivingLife]

I believe Fearne because Artem has been charged with domestic abuse of an ex-partner so he’s got a history. It’s really sad that Strictly used to be a programme that people loved to watch but now, with so many of these stories, you can’t watch it in the same way. I don’t get Rachel Riley though because she married Pasha so 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@mj-cd9lk]

My take in this is… this show has been going for years and years. Most celebrities know each other or all share the same circle of friends. People talk, gossip and most definitely know most of the time exactly what they’re getting into. Dancers have such a military work ethic, they work like a dog. This particular show the ey have like a week to try and perfect a dance routine, learn new steps, timing and all sorts. I personally just think some celebs think the world revolves around them and probably get treated like everybody else by the dancers. They realise it’s harder work than they ever thought and frankly don’t like it. Not everyone is going to get on, there’s a lot of egos in that kind of environment. So it’s inevitable there will be drama. People absolutely know yet still continue to want to take part so quit complaining about it 🙄 There’s also many many celebrities that have said it’s the best experience of their life. So personally I just think some partners clash and some celebrities expect special treatment and when they don’t get it they cry like a baby.

[@kt1pl2]

Oh no...not Cat from Red Dwarf!!!!

[@andrewswift2856]

If it was so bad,why did so many carry on with it?. About time they got rid. Tends to be full of has beens or " reality tv stars " wannabees

[@Dim4323]

Danny john jules...villian nah

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Agreed...Cat is my idol!

[@janegriffin2646]

NDAs, these celebrities and people who know stuff are backed into a corner, terrible state of affairs.

[@Brown87]

I was Caroline's personal trainer 💔

[@NATASHAHENDERSON-e7k]

We miss her & are still heart-broken too. I only ever knew her from her tv work, so I can only imagine how hard for you who knew her personally must feel.

[@Brown87]

@@NATASHAHENDERSON-e7k She was training with me just before I took a trip to Mexico and whilst I was there, I received a message from my mum to tell me she had died 🙁

[@johnhuggins1394]

I knew there was bad blood between Danny John Jules and Amy Dowden DJJ was accused of bullying Amy Dowden and reducing her to tears behind the scenes So sometimes its the celebrity who does the bullying And bullying the most beautiful woman in the world imo

[@channel-cv6rp]

Strictly has become a bore with all the scandal attached to it. What started as a really enjoyable and exciting Saturday night competition has ended up in tears. I am sure people only watch now to see who will be the next victim. It's like a drama rather than watching what was a lovely show. Pity!

[@susannahhunt100]

I've never watched it and have no intention of doing so. I was appalled at the backlash that Amanda Abbington suffered from the Annie Wilkes's Strictly fans.

[@charliedrosario999]

It all boils down to is that programme is typical of the BBC.

[@noeloreilly9440]

I wonder if Evander Holyfield, Joe Calzaghe and Audley Harrison got much shit.

[@jacquibaldwinson4119]

I recall one of the other dancers telling me that Alliona was not a nice person.

[@CourtneyPielok]

The comment about Jamelia's hair is disgusting.

[@beckssalad1395]

Agreed. She's a stunning woman. Why would her natural hair be 'less elegant'? So is Vick too, and her hair was often natural.

[@yeokat7802]

the pro dancers have to get a group of people up to a certain standard. It will be hard. It must be a horrible shock to the system. reality shows all have made up angst that frames people as certain caricatures. that has to hurt.

[@bigred8432]

A dance competition is tough. The celebrities don’t go in blindfolded. It’s a chance to improve failing careers. Of course there are internal politics and it’s edited for entertainment purposes. It’s a Saturday night glitzy entertainment. These people need to get the fuck over it

[@EuroGhgkj]

I feel sorry for Vick Hope

[@tomlevick2935]

Rachel Riley smeared an honourable man(and this is nothing to do with strictly). she's crying wolf.

[@cathrynbarr3444]

She's a nasty person

[@unasperanza9803]

Yup and was cheered on by the gallery. If she had done that to anyone else she would have been justly reprimanded

[@RainbowPyramid]

Sounds like sour grapes from poorly performing guests 😂😂 the whole point of the show is that people get eliminated. Hire do any of them think it is not going to be physical and emitting gruelling? That is the whole premise of the show

[@josephd548]

I have also read about Caroline Quentin coming forward to describe her (quote) 'horrible' experience in 2020, the year that was wrecked by Covid restrictions, as she felt completely isolated in not being able to socially connect with the other celebs and not even being allowed to be with her husband and daughters in that narrow bubble, and thus called out the series for humiliating individuals and caring more about television ratings and drama than proper welfare of participants. In addition, Johannes, her pro partner and the only light in that dark experience, agreed with her that it was the worst series ever because they could not be able to live the best dancing life as they would do normally and their mental health plummeted dangerously as a result. Really important testimony from Caroline Quentin which exposes all the more the true nature of that wretched series 18, and by extension shows why it is high time to finish the show once and for all.

[@unasperanza9803]

they never should have done it that year and with all the hysteria the celebs should have never done it of course it was going to be a train wreck everything deliberately was those years!!so institutions need to answer for what they did those years. Especially that poor woman in the UK who wasn't allowed see her mother even through a window in a nursing home and she had lawyers trying to get her out, and in the end she took her out and she was delighted. they immediately tracked her down like a dog on the same day and dragged the mother back and the woman was handcuffed on her knees in a car park like a murderer . I WANT JUSTICE FOR HER and thousands who were jailed like in my country for not wearing a mask though 10 feet from everyone. (All that has been proved was useless and stupid then and since) I want justice for them not whining broken celebs who never should have signed up day one!!

[@annepoitrineau5650]

@@unasperanza9803 People not wearing a mask during an infectious pandemic are nutjobs who do not give a shit about others,

[@angelabaker1992]

To me these are gripes from people who mostly got kicked out early. Bruised egos to me. Learning to dance under tight deadlines is tough. Some of these celebs clearly had other issues going on in their lives and have chosen to to blame SCD for it. Caroline Flack was battling demons and it was not the show that caused that. It may have made things worse being in a pressured environment but what needs to happen is that anyone wanting to go on this show most be tested for resilience first. There is too much projecting onto other people here for things that are not right in the celeb's lives. Dance teachers are tough and the dance world is tough. Very few reach the top.

[@cronavirus_ragnareich]

How is this show still going..

[@wendydonnelly1881]

And every other celeb to have taken part that HASN'T gone on to complain about their time on the show. The whiners are a FRACTION of all those who have appeared.

[@davidbolton8798]

Most jobs celebs do in the industry they are put an a pedestal and are at the top of their game unfortunately, when they do strictly they are at the top its about learning and it’s tough . If they are not prepared for it they shouldn’t do it.

[@susannahhunt100]

It's supposed to be entertainment surely.

[@lynnetilley9909]

They had to comment as their careers are failing so they needed a bit more fame. If all they can do is blame mental health then they shouldn’t of been on the show in the first place, it takes a lot of work and commitment which they were not prepared to do.

[@gaskellr44]

Absolute rubbish.

[@LisaFerguson-lw8il]

My favourite couple were Dianne Buswell and Joe Suggs. Joe had a very successful Utube channel, and Dianne ended up having her own Utube channel. They fell in love while doing Strictly and are still very much together. I'm sad to see Giovanni leave the programme. His partner was a real pain-in-the-neck.

[@gaskellr44]

H S.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

It seems like an absolute sh-tshow!!! I'm pleased I've never watched it.

[@AmberJays]

"making cruel comments about her body" I think this was probably just a misunderstanding between a professional dancer and a non-dancer. Even in training before you go out trying to get professional work, you'll have to submit to physical exams as well as monitoring your diet (changes according to what it is you're focusing on that day or week) and if you're not building up enough strength, not gaining enough flexibility or losing it, or even letting go slightly of your weight and physique, then you will get called out on it. So in that sense, professional dancers come from a background where their image has been subject to inspection and comment, and they've developed very tough skin to take on those critiques; and I expect when you're going into their world "dance world", they'll give you a similar experience to make sure that you're doing things correctly and watching your fitness and health throughout. You need incredibly thick skin in this industry. If you're fat, expect to be told you're fat. If you're thin and weak, expect to be told you're thin and weak. Dancers need to be strong and healthy, otherwise what is happening is you're putting the other dancers at risk.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

The magic spell has been broken. It'll be interesting to see the viewing figures for the new series, I expect numbers to be significantly down on previous years. No amount of sequins and fake tan can cover over the cracks.

[@mystrictlycorner8658]

Using Caroline Flack as your thumbnail for this video is disgusting.

[@Travoltaaaaa]

Why?

[@RIO-wz8gq]

Why is it disgusting? She was on the show and was number 1 on the list. No one spoke ill of her in the video, very confused by your comment

[@unasperanza9803]

Yes as clickbait that is disrespectful.

[@unasperanza9803]

@@RIO-wz8gq THe poor woman committed suicide lets not use her for clickbait!!

[@RIO-wz8gq]

@@unasperanza9803 she also won strictly so it's not really click bait. If anything they gave away who was number 1 in their countdown

[@CourtneyPielok]

I miss James Jordan. He had a beautiful big bum tbh.

[@Chloe-s666]

He came across angry if the celeb got bad marks. Just like the Australian, Brandon (I think his name was) did.

[@CourtneyPielok]

@@Chloe-s666 Yes, James Jordan was VERY arrogant BUT his bum was absolutely lovely lol. I don't remember an Australian called Brandon tbh

[@VictorianDad]

​@@CourtneyPielokThat'll be Brendan Cole, I expect.

[@reececollison5101]

@@VictorianDadyes Brendan Cole, who I believe is from NZ rather than Aus

[@teleopinions1367]

One of the issues I have with that show is that it seems racist and exclusive when it comes to music they play (for whatever reason). Have of the dances that they perform are Latin, rumba, chacha, tango, salsa, and they hardly ever play extremely popular latin music that would have the same beats needed to perform those dances. Instead they choose American or British music. I don't know that the excuse is, they might say that they don't have the rights to play latin songs, etc. But it is doubtful. I think almost any artist would be pleased to have his or her music to have a bigger audience. I don't know if the British are not sophisticated enough to know latin music or feel uncomfortable with it. It just seems hypocritical that you want the dance but not the song. Without rumba, salsa, chacha, tango, you would have not show for the most part.

[@lindaWalters-n1i]

It would be interesting to see how the dancers would perform doing the celebs jobs 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@starrosborne7839]

This show is toxic

[@nathanbrannon4664]

Think they all need to grow a pair, probably best they don’t have difficult job like emergency services, care workers, McDonald’s etc

[@gaskellr44]

A Helpful comment - NOT!

[@kennyhanlon3487]

i bet they all cashed the cheque and many cheques to follow

[@davidfearis7335]

I don't watch Strictly Come Dancing anyway so I'm keeping out of it myself Strictly Come Dancing will be dead before we know it, just like The X Factor

[@brendaworthington5423]

The show started as a competition for the non-dancers, but it has become more for the professionals kudos now! Used to be fun to watch, but not any more.

[@gaskellr44]

Keeping out of it then giving an opinion....em.

[@Tidybitz]

🤣​@@gaskellr44

[@paulinerooney604]

Bring back Giovanni

[@jackh7889]

I think this video just proves the racism and favouritism that's part of the show as well as other issues that have been highlighted recently. Something that I noticed over the last few years. Especially last year. Les Dennis was already in a touring show when Strictly started. I think he was designed to be first out

[@juliesims1296]

Where in all those comments did racism come into it?

[@jackh7889]

@@juliesims1296 Look at Vic and Jamellia. Racism came into play when they spoke out and were criticised for it.

[@juliesims1296]

@@jackh7889 Neither of them stated anything about racism. All of the people in this video thought they were a lot better than they were, and just can't see it.

[@victoriaamos3175]

Series not seasons! We’re not American!

[@PaigeLovelace]

I’m sorry I am sick of people growing after these dancers who are professionals who are trying to teach people who don’t know how to dance at all how to dance and try to be good at it and then these women will go back and say this was abusive, you can tell that they have never been a professional dancer beforethe problem you don’t make accusations like that and I’m sick to death of what you guys call a scandal because it’s women who aren’t used to being taught by a professional dancer. My mother was a professional ballerina when she was 16 years old and would never make accusations and I’m sick to death of it.

[@BigBullet-sk8vg]

I don't watch BBC no more. I urge people not to pay the licence fee.

[@Fee212]

They must have jumped in fast to catch Rachel Riley unpregnant. 😮

[@EauRouge]

...now imagine a mum or a dad that has to work 2 or 3 jobs to bring food to the table because otherwise their children will die. "Poor little" celebs...they suffer and endure so much stress from dancing and acting 😒 Really, f*ck offf...

[@imalwaysright]

Bet that some of the sympathetic comments are because it involves the BBC, not bc they actually care about bullying. If it was something else, they’d be saying “world so soft and woke, can’t do anything anymore”

[@TheDiceman56]

I agree totally. They haven't got a f***ing clue.

[@RosGoei]

Agree agree with you.

[@WillKirby-p2n]

Agreed

[@Gayredheadbitch94]

You do know that people can get bullied and heckled behind the scenes? Media will cover it up and slander people all the time

[@andrewfitzgerald2327]

They should all watch the beginning of fame , when the students are introduced to dance. The problem is this bunch of precious chasing fame c Listers are not used to the real world of hard work.