July 16th 2024.
Comedian Jenny Eclair has recently shared her thoughts on the ongoing controversy surrounding the popular BBC show, Strictly Come Dancing. In a post on social media, she addressed the bullying accusations that have been made against the show and its treatment of celebrity participants.
It has been reported that the show has had to make significant changes following the allegations of mistreatment and bullying. Many former contestants have expressed their support for the professional dancers who have left the show, while also expressing their shock at the allegations. However, Eclair has revealed that she was not surprised by the accusations.
The 64-year-old comedian, known for her work on comedy panel shows and Grumpy Old Women, shared her personal experience of competing on another BBC show. She said, "I've always wanted to do Strictly so much, even though I know I would be awful as I have zero musicality. I'm shocked by the bullying accusations, but not surprised. Many years ago, I did BBC Fame Academy for Comic Relief and was made to feel like a lazy idiot. I was upset by it."
Eclair also encouraged fans to join Metro's Strictly community on WhatsApp to stay updated on all the latest news and rumors from the dance floor. The actress herself appeared on Fame Academy in 2005 as part of the celebrity lineup for Red Nose Day. She competed against other famous faces such as Reggie Yates, Nick Knowles, and Al Murray.
Other celebrities have also spoken out about the crisis faced by Strictly. Alison Hammond, who appeared on the show in 2014, commented on the new changes that will see chaperones present during dance rehearsals. However, Hammond expressed that she personally did not want a chaperone as it might take away from the enjoyment of the experience. She also praised her dance partner, Aljaž Škorjanec, saying, "I had Alijaz, he made me feel safe and secure. He was a brilliant teacher, and I loved working with him. I never had any issues whatsoever."
Susanna Constantine also commented on dancer Graziano's announcement that he was leaving the show. She wrote on Instagram, "What the hell??? You were always so sweet, kind, funny, and thoughtful to me Graziano. Be true to yourself. Cream always rises to the top. Loads of love xxxx." However, she has since deleted this comment.
It was reported that Graziano Di Prima, one of the professional dancers on the show, left following claims of "physical incidents" with his 2023 partner, Zara McDermott. He is the second dancer to leave the show after reports of backstage conduct. Di Prima has since stated that he deeply regrets his behavior. Another dancer, Giovanni Pernice, is currently under investigation after his former partner, Amanda Abbington, quit the show and claimed to have been left with PTSD. Pernice has denied any wrongdoing.
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