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Former contestant Zara McDermott returns to Strictly

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Zara McDermott has returned to the show as a ballroom guest following the departure of her former dance partner Graziano Di Prima.

Television • 22 Sep 24

BBC director general Tim Davie "very sorry" that any Strictly contestants had an experience "that hasn't been wholly positive"

BBC director general 'sorry' after Strictly allegations

The director general of the BBC has apologised to Strictly Come Dancing contestants who have had an experience that "hasn't been wholly positive".

Television • 23 Jul 24

Strictly's Janette Manrara 'never received complaints'

In the latest Strictly Come Dancing twist, dancer Janette Manrara says she "has never received any complaints" about her time on the BBC celebrity show.

Television • 23 Jul 24

Nadiya Bychkova - "I am looking forward to the new series and can't wait for it to start"

Strictly professional denies raising concerns to BBC

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova has denied raising concerns to the BBC about the show.

Television • 19 Jul 24

A spokesperson for Graziano Di Prima said the dancer is "in a very vulnerable state"

Strictly pro dancer in 'a very vulnerable state'

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima has been left "in a very vulnerable state", his spokesman said, after allegations about his treatment of a past participant on the show.

Graziano Di Prima • 18 Jul 24

"The decisive steps we have taken and [that] are announced today act to further strengthen the welfare and support in place for everyone involved with this production," the BBC said

BBC to 'strengthen welfare and support' on Strictly

A member of the production team will be present "at all times" during training room rehearsals on Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has announced.

Television • 16 Jul 24

Graziano Di Prima "deeply regrets" events that have led to him departing Strictly Come Dancing

Pro dancer regrets events that led to Strictly exit

Graziano Di Prima has said he "deeply regrets" the events that have led to his exit from Strictly Come Dancing as he confirmed his departure from the BBC show.

Television • 13 Jul 24

Another celebrity is eliminated from Strictly

A fifth celebrity has been voted off Strictly Come Dancing after a dance-off which one judge said featured "fighting spirit" from both couples.

Television • 30 Oct 23

(L-R) Molly Rainford and her professional dance partner Carlos Gu faced Kym Marsh and her professional dance partner Graziano Di Prima in the dance-off

Strictly Come Dancing's semi-final line-up is decided

Kym Marsh and her professional dance partner Graziano Di Prima have become the 10th couple to leave Strictly Come Dancing after a closely fought musicals week.

Television • 03 Dec 22