September 5th 2024.
Janette Manrara, a former dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, recently opened up about the controversy surrounding the show. She expressed her sadness over the situation and shed some light on the relationships between professionals and their celebrity partners.
There has been a lot of talk about the alleged treatment of contestants on the popular BBC ballroom competition show. This all started when Amanda Abbington made claims about her experience with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice. The BBC launched an investigation into Pernice's conduct, but the results have not yet been made public. Pernice has denied the allegations, and he is not a part of this year's line-up.
Another dancer, Graziano Di Prima, also made headlines when it was reported that he had "kicked" his partner, Zara McDermott. He later clarified that it was unintentional, but he still left the show. Speaking about the controversy, Manrara, who was a part of the show for eight years, admitted that not all couples get along and that she was saddened by the whole situation.
Manrara also addressed the recent changes made by the BBC to support the welfare of celebrities on the show. This includes having chaperones present in training rehearsal rooms at all times, as well as the addition of two welfare workers. The production team and crew will also receive further training. These changes were implemented after allegations about dancers' behavior surfaced.
It was also reported that the show's budget for casting was cut in order to fund these welfare measures. A source revealed that this was a necessary decision, as the cost of these allegations is still unknown. However, the BBC maintains that they are excited about this year's line-up and that there is no set rule regarding the gender split of contestants.
The 20th anniversary series of Strictly Come Dancing is set to air later this month, and it will feature a diverse and exciting line-up. Among the contestants are comedian Chris McCausland, who will be the show's first blind contestant, JLS star JB Gill, opera singer Wynne Evans, and Love Island's Tasha Ghouri. Manrara, who joined the show in 2013, will not be returning as a professional dancer this year. Instead, she will be hosting alongside Rylan Clark and Fleur East.
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Although the controversy surrounding the show has made Manrara sad, she still has fond memories of her time on Strictly. She hopes that everyone involved will have a positive experience and do their best, but she also acknowledges that not everyone will get along all the time, as is the case in any workplace.
The show's 20th season is highly anticipated, and fans are excited to see what it has in store. With a diverse and talented line-up, it's sure to be a thrilling and entertaining season. So make sure to tune in to iPlayer or BBC One on Saturday, September 14th at 7:20 pm to catch all the action.
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