The Strictly Scandal Explained

[@WatchMojoUK]

What's your take on the scandal? 10 Times Backstage TV Bullies Got Exposed kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2qkdaasa62bsNE

[@racheljackson4428]

Unbelievable!

[@FreddiePetrusewicz-ym9id]

This is definitely shocking. Strictly shouldn’t be cancelled, but the BBC need to learn from all mistakes they’ve made. I hope this year’s series goes the best it can despite all of this

[@jobaker884]

Absolutely keep Strictly. It’s a national treasure but ABSOLUTELY put in place chaperones so dancing divas don’t disrespect their celebrities, also professionals who understand disabilities so people like Will don’t suffer for months after due to poor management. Care during and care after.

[@WatchMojoUK]

well said

[@Felipepavzin92]

JUSTICE FOR STRICTLY COME DANCING

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@WatchMojoUKi can understand them having chaperones in the training room

[@Outlier999]

It will also protect the professional dancers against false accusations from temperamental and spoiled celebrities.

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

@@Outlier999 true. As a fan of strictly since 2008 (series 6) I'd remember Giovanni for the dancing NOT what happened in the training room

[@simsyjnicol2628]

Three words to describe how compassionate and kind Giovanni really is?….. ok then……. ‘Rose Aisling Ellis’

[@missy3429]

You mean the deaf woman

[@starrosborne7839]

If the BBCwould release the footage it would stop all the uproar and prove the truth one way or the other

[@RedPower2008]

Sorry if this comment isn’t related to Strictly and if I’m being over dramatic, but the fact that ITV decided not to cancel Love Island after 3 suicides just made me sick to the stomach. When Steve Dymond took his own life after appearing on The Jeremy Vile Show, ITV did the right decision by cancelling it entirely. But when Caroline Flack took her own life, ITV did the wrong thing, and just commissioned more new seasons of Love Island. Now, I know they’ve adopted strict rules and new aftercare initiatives, but it’s not good enough. If they’d cancelled Love Island, after Thalassitis’, Gradon’s and Flack’s suicides, that would’ve been a step in the right direction.

[@ddjr6673]

This is absolutely what I was thinking too.... for all those calling for Strictly to be cancelled - where are they regarding Love Island? Totally agree with you

[@adenharrison4543]

​@@ddjr6673 Me too

[@emmiexrose]

Couldn’t agree more, the UK media is all very well and good SAYING its okay not to be okay/mental health is just as important as physical health/its important to prioritise your mental health yet WHERE is the follow through for their accountability.. these are the same people that’ll jump into rushed headlines about celebs without checking all the facts and then they wonder why these same celebs have breakdowns and when they attempt or commit suicide they’ll be the same people saying “this came as a shock to everyone, it was so unexpected, no one saw this coming’ when that’s utter horse sh*t; how was a show ridiculing and ripping apart people for their intelligence, they’ve got no brain cells, they should’ve stayed in school rather than take their clothes off etc and then wonder why those comments might’ve idk HAD A FKIN EFFECT AND PUSHED PEOPLE TOO FAR?!? I still have a tad more time for ITV over the BBC as they’ll never gain the peoples respect after covering up Jimmy Saville for decades but ITV really do take absolutely nil accountability for their responsibility to the people creating their salary, if they’ve got no cast/contestants for ALL their shows from the soaps and dramas not just the ticking time bombs like love island, Jeremy Kyle show etc then the network would collapse entirely they’ve got to take some ownership of their responsibilities to the actors/actresses they put on screen.. I like the fact that ITV really do have a diverse cast on soaps from minorities to disabled people and feature good well handled storylines on Emmerdale such as domestic violence, mental health struggles like psychosis etc so they’re doing well with that side of things but as soon as its outside the scope of obvious “acting” and its people not characters its like all their tact goes outside the window and the BBC are just as bad the only difference is they’re not inclusive whatsoever and background checks etc what’s that?💀

[@Outlier999]

Giovanni treated Rose 🌹 with compassion and respect 🫡. At the end of the season she called him a great friend. She has never retracted those words.

[@kats873]

When I saw the title I was like “which one?”

[@ZolaClyde]

They need a specialist in sports or dance injuries and physical therapy, and a chaperone necessary.

[@PC1974]

Strictly has run its course after 20 years. The format is tired, and the continuous scandals have damaged the show beyond repair. Our licence fee is worth more than this.

[@adenharrison4543]

Why not update the show a bit?

[@mahliekbenjamin174]

Everywhere More Scandals

[@geebygeeb9940]

Amanda has a history of viscously attacking those she doesn’t agree with on twitter. Including her own son wishing death upon some. I always believe victims first, but her history of attacking then crying victim shouldn’t be ignored.

[@OisinMcCrory-s6v]

I think Strictly will recover if these problems never happen again with Professional dancers being watched by Production Staff while training Celebrities during practises for the main show.

[@cedgson91]

It’s so difficult I don’t generally watch Haven’t since Len Goodman left I know it’s well loved but I think knowing of this scandal and what they experience I don’t think I’ll be comfortable watching it

[@MateusHonrado]

Bringing in chaperones isn't going to make these accusations go away.

[@BellyBurly87]

Years ago when fiona Phillips went on she had a terrible time. The dancer she had (I forget his name) was giving her a hard time, stropped about when they got low scores and dragged her round the dance floor like a doll

[@PMMac-l2n]

If I had experienced that kind of treatment, I’d have walked off the show and would have found another way to raise my profile in the hope of furthering my career.

[@amemelia]

Easy to say what you'd do in a situation you aren't in

[@PMMac-l2n]

But I have been in a similar situation - alright not on Strictly but in the theatre - and I can tell you I didn’t put up with it then and I wouldn’t put up with it now!

[@emmiexrose]

Literally this is exactly what Michelle Visage did, she wasn’t putting up with how she was being treated and she walked; never been so proud of her and guess who her partner was…

[@derekstynes9631]

Taking greater care of the contestants is very good but another good practice would be a proper interview with a medical Psychological Assessment to check if contestants are Borderline with any Mental Health condition that would keep them or indeed the Professionals safe from any Dangers that could occur from the Physical or Mental pressures that competing in strictly will bring to anybody who takes part in what is a Huge challenge to the Stars who sign up for the Show .

[@PARKERJONES-ps7gz]

I think Amanda could have won Strictly, she was so good, this is all such a shame. I’, surprised that the BBC doesn’t appear to have H&S and medical specialists closely monitoring the celebrities with disabilities to make sure that their professional dancers and the show choreographers don’t risk injuries. The simple answer ref behavior oversight might be to install cameras and have them filming throughout all of the training sessions to provide everyone with confidence, oversight and for the celebs training and practice session improvement in time review capability.

[@sarahmitchell8385]

The practice sessions are filmed. Since this has been so publicly reviewed then the recordings of the six offences the BBC agreed to apologise on should be aired to the public.

[@moa3645]

Another bbc scandal? Well i never! 😮

[@GrahamBean-os6ge]

It needs calling out.

[@CourtneyPielok]

I used to watch Strictly religiously but rarely have since James Jordan (who had a lovely big bum) left

[@johngalvin3124]

Courtney!😂

[@katduhaney5517]

Jeez these comments… this is why women don’t always come forward for many different things. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@rimshot2270]

The woman is not always right.

[@katduhaney5517]

@@rimshot2270 irrelevant

[@danjames4086]

​@@rimshot2270 Perhaps not, but that's what investigations are for. But when the BBC investigates itself? That seems a bit iffy.

[@johngalvin3124]

It is not compulsory to stay if you're unhappy? Of course the pay Abington got is pretty good...

[@alexhaynes7220]

So where is and r the videos and where is and r the witnesses and why have they not come out and forward

[@charlotte241000]

Well the Zara situation has been proven to be true but I dunno I'm still on the fence with Amanda for some reason i still don't believe her if gio really did do what he did to her shorly there'd have to be video evidence like with gradz and Zara and as for Laura saying gio sent her a really explicit video why didn't she show anyone what hed done the in fact the only person's side im on is wills the way the show has handled there disabled contestants is disgusting

[@archiesmum8601]

Chaperone's, extra assistant's for disabled contestant's, after care for all contestant's.... People wonder why the BBC no longer make proper programmes & have to instead rely on these type of show's .... Frankly I'm more surprised that there hasn't been more complaint's about the obvious pre decided "winner", as the last few year's very few of the "professional dancer's" even try to hide it anymore It's just a further sign of how ridiculously bloody WOKE the BBC & EVERYONE who work's there seem to have become.... It may be a family show but all contestants in Strictly are ADULTS, they shouldn't need to be told not to cheat on their spouses/partner's, or bully, humiliate & be physically aggressive with their celebrity partner...they should know better... If they play up sack & replace them.... Don't pay them untill the show has been filmed & it's finished.... Or best of all just do away with the BBC & all their "luvie's" will have to prove themselves worthy of working on TV instead of getting job's just because someone in management supports the team they used to play for or the band they used to be in or even who they're married/related to or friend's with ... The TV celebrities USED to be known as "The Talent".. sadly no longer 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jonathanfgh1]

Chaperone OR just 20 yr old TV segment producer who updates his / her Instagram / Tik Tok at the same time ......

[@alexhaynes7220]

There are and is something called innocent until proven guilty

[@saltysliegh]

They have the abuse on tape. Can't help but wonder why you would defend abusers🤔

[@iainclark5964]

I think its more a case of you supporting the abusers rather than the presumption of innocence.

[@shell150675]

@@saltysliegh They have video evidence of Graziano physically abusing Zara and that's why he was rightly sacked immediately. There isn't video evidence of Giovanni abusing Amanda. I usually believe people when they talk about accusations like this, but there is something not right with Amanda's. There's footage of her talking to Giovanni saying she was surprised he took her on because she can be difficult to work with, her thanking him for helping her deal with issues she was having and how supportive he was. A well known comedy actor has also come out and said he warned Strictly about having her on the show. He was asked to be on the same series as her and he refused once he knew she was going to be on it.

[@alexhaynes7220]

@@saltysliegh what r you saying now

[@alexhaynes7220]

@@iainclark5964 what r you saying now

[@SiobhanWalsh-n9p]

She is obviously traumatised

[@joannasmith1875]

Sorry don’t believe a word she says. People need to stop inviting her for interviews and no she should not be aloud to sue the BBC because she wants to stay in the limelight. Come on she isn’t that well known

[@bm.6349]

She isn’t the only one saying this about the show. You’re just biased cause you like a tv show.

[@evecarr6334]

Me poo

[@colinreed4484]

Strange how it's taken so long for these people to complain. I suppose once the publicity and money has gone, they need to do something to get back into the public eye!!.

[@Gavin48]

Amanda Abbington is either telling the truth or she is another Roxanne Pallett

[@SirAsdf]

Considering there are apparently hours of footage that supports her claims and more contestants by the day who opened up about going through similar experiences, I think it's safe to say she's telling the truth.

[@HelenH-fk2jh]

@catherinelestrange And it's very much in keeping with known previous issues with the Beeb and other corporations. Janet Street Porter is right, it's (yet another) management issue that they should have been on top of.

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@HelenH-fk2jhi think Amanda is telling the truth BUT strictly is still my favourite tv shows

[@ddjr6673]

@@SirAsdf "apparently" - funny how they are not coming out. With Graziano it was instant. I am not even sure what she is saying: she gives no examples of physical or verbal abuse. All she has said was "'inappropriate', 'mean', 'nasty' and 'bullying'" but she doesn't say what exactly he said. She doesn't say "he said I was a useless piece of .... " or "You are a disgrace...." her examples are very vague.... I've worked with those who have been abused and they're very specific about abuse - as Zara was. She was very clear as to what went on, she said her piece and got the correct result. Something about Amanda reminds me of Amber Heard

[@realAAPardoe]

🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@Felipepavzin92]

PLEASE Keep This National Treasure on the air JUSTICE FOR STRICITY COME DANCING❤❤❤

[@lindaWalters-n1i]

Maybe do not allow people with disabilities if they think it may be toooo strenuous for them, you see 3 legged race horses

[@charleslambert8648]

That’s not inclusive, it shouldn’t be because you have a disability you can’t do this it should be, how can we include you in this as otherwise your excluding a large number of people which isn’t fair

[@shell150675]

Or, just maybe, they could just not abuse or force contestants to do things they shouldn't be doing.

[@lindaWalters-n1i]

@@charleslambert8648 that’s life I’m old I can’t run or dance, small people can’t high jump should we lower the jump 🤷🏼‍♀️ nooooo grown ups should just know their limitations, that person with a disability is entering a special Olympics because he’s not fit enough to enter the one for people without disabilities.

[@alexhaynes7220]

Why just come out now you were friends and taking photos and posting it and going out together to party’s and stuff after the show

[@HelenBetts-j6w]

Professional Victim much?yawn off

[@HelenH-fk2jh]

Thinking not your strong point, then? Yawn off yourself.

[@GTJ65]

She’s another Meghan Markle 🙄🙄🙄🤥🤥🤥

[@HelenH-fk2jh]

Don't be ridiculous. Get a grip.

[@jobaker884]

Totally agree. Mainstream media vilifying her and sheeple who all dive on board saying vile things about and to her.

[@gracegregory1077]

Have to include Meghan. What lie did she tell on you.?