September 13th 2024.
Next up, we have some news regarding two former Strictly Come Dancing professionals, Brendan Cole and James Jordan. It seems like they have taken a jab at the recent bullying accusations against the show. In case you're not aware, the popular BBC talent competition has been caught up in a scandal as some celebrity contestants have come forward with allegations of mistreatment by their dance partners.
One such contestant is Amanda Abbington, who danced with Giovanni Pernice in the 2023 edition of the show and ended up quitting midway through the season. Amanda, who is 50 years old, has reportedly shared more texts with the BBC as they conduct an investigation into Giovanni's behavior. She has described him as "nasty" and accused him of bullying, which he has denied.
Another professional dancer, Graziano Di Prima, was also accused of mistreating his partner Zara McDermott in the 2023 series. The situation has caused quite a stir and has even prompted the BBC to launch a behind-the-scenes investigation. But amidst all the drama, former stars of the show seem to be making light of the situation.
Recently, James and Brendan shared a video on social media where they can be seen joking around during rehearsals. James, who was a part of the show from 2006 to 2013, can be heard saying, "This is what happens when you don't have chaperones," as the camera pans to Brendan who has blood dripping from his nose. Other former Strictly pros, Ian Waite and Vincent Simone, can also be seen laughing in the background.
James continues to provide commentary as he says, "So, it's happened already. Ian has hit Brendan on the nose and split it open, it's possibly broken." The girls in the group can be heard giggling as Brendan exclaims, "Help me, help me!" Ian apologizes for the accident and says he feels terrible, while another former Strictly star, Vincent, is bent over in hysterics.
It's worth mentioning that James' best finish on the show was as a runner-up in 2010 with Denise Van Outen, while his worst finish came with actress Georgina Bouzova. Ian, on the other hand, finished as a runner-up in 2004 with athlete Denise Lewis. Brendan holds the title of Strictly's first ever professional champion, as he won with his dance partner Natasha Kaplinsky in 2004.
In other news, former Strictly star Debbie McGee has revealed that she has been asked to give evidence in the BBC's investigation into her former dance partner, Giovanni. Debbie was a contestant on the show in 2017, the year after her husband's death, and made it to the grand finale where she was declared the runner-up. She believes that the BBC is interviewing all of Giovanni's previous dance partners as part of the investigation.
Debbie has expressed her hope that no one should be bullied, as she is strongly against such behavior. However, she acknowledges that everyone is different. The Agency has reached out to Brendan, James, and Ian for their comments on the matter. As for Strictly Come Dancing, it's set to return on September 14 on the BBC. So make sure to mark your calendars and tune in for all the exciting dance routines and behind-the-scenes drama. And if you want to stay updated on all the latest news and rumors from the show, be sure to join Metro's Strictly community on WhatsApp. Just click on the link, select "Join Chat," and turn on notifications to never miss a beat. Keep dancing!
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