July 16th 2024.
Coming up next, popular TV personality Alison Hammond shares her thoughts on the ongoing scandal surrounding beloved BBC One show, Strictly Come Dancing. Months after an investigation was launched following allegations made by actress Amanda Abbington against professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, another dancer, Graziano Di Prima, has been dropped from the show's 2024 line-up. The 30-year-old Italian dancer has since expressed remorse for his actions, while Love Island star Zara McDermott has also spoken out about her experience on the show, alleging physical incidents involving Pernice.
In her statement, McDermott mentioned that there were witnesses to some of the events and videos that were "incredibly distressing" to watch. She also shared that she had been hesitant to speak out, fearing public backlash and victim shaming. However, with the support of her loved ones, she found the courage to speak candidly to the BBC about her time on the show.
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The recent scandal has also sparked discussions about changes that need to be made on the show. Alison, who appeared on Strictly in 2014, spoke about her time on the show and suggested that there should be more measures in place to protect the contestants. She addressed the idea of having chaperones for the contestants, but also mentioned that she personally didn't feel the need for one. She also shared that she always felt safe and secure on the show, thanks to her dance partner Aljaž Škorjanec.
Alison also brought up the infamous "Strictly curse," referring to the numerous instances where couples have found love on the show, some of whom were already in relationships. She emphasized the need for change in this aspect as well, stating that it needs to be addressed and possibly avoided in the future.
The show has seen some high-profile cases of this curse, such as comedian Seann Walsh and professional partner Katya Jones being photographed kissing, and TV presenter Stacey Dooley confirming her relationship with her professional partner Kevin Clifton a year after winning the show. Another couple, Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell, also confirmed their relationship after finishing as runners-up on the show.
Karen Hauer, a professional dancer on the show, recently hinted that there may be more victims of the curse, saying that she has "seen things." However, she chose not to comment further on the matter, stating that it's up to the individuals involved to make their own choices.
Strictly Come Dancing will be back on BBC One and iPlayer later this year. For now, This Morning airs on weekdays at 10am on ITV1. If you have a story to share, celebrity news, videos, or pictures, get in touch with The Agency entertainment team by emailing us, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
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