Production staff who used to Strictly Come Dancing have complained about a toxic work culture and accused the BBC of not taking their complaints seriously, in a new setback for the broadcaster’s primetime show, The Observer reports. One former staff member claimed they had been subjected to sexist and sexualised comments, including probing questions about … Read more
Past Strictly Come Dancing Controversies are resurfacing as the BBC series finds itself embroiled in scandal – the biggest controversy in 20 years. Since its launch in 2000, the BBC dance competition has defied critics and rival ratings contenders to become one of Britain’s most watched and enduring successes. Following behind-the-scenes revelations, a “complaint” from … Read more
The Strictly Come Dancing ‘curse’ used to be shorthand for mild infidelity between a celebrity and their professional dance partner, adding an extra layer of suspense to the ballroom drama. In recent weeks, BBC bosses could be forgiven for thinking that Strictly, their biggest show, is itself cursed. Corporation executives have been forced into a … Read more