It's the BBC's flagship Saturday night entertainment show and is a cash cow for the corporation but in recent weeks allegations of physical and verbal abuse have emerged.
Yesterday, the head of the BBC apologised to celebrity contestants but ruled out a wider review into the culture of the show. So what now for Strictly Come Dancing?
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Further reading:
Tim Davie apologises over Strictly Come Dancing bullying scandal)
Strictly ‘needs intimacy coaches to stop dancers crossing boundaries’)
Video shows Strictly dancer slapping partner’s bottom)
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- Laura Pullman, Arts and Entertainment Editor, The Sunday Times.
- Richard Coles, broadcaster and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant.
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