Richard Madeley defends Ola Jordan

Richard Madeley has defended former Strictly Come Dancing professional Ola Jordan amid resurfaced allegations regarding her conduct towards her 2014 partner, Steve Backshall. Backshall accused Ola of being cold and rude during their rehearsals, leading to his complaints and the assignment of a chaperone. On Good Morning Britain, Madeley expressed his fondness for Ola, stating, 'There are worse things than being a bit rude and a bit cold, aren't there?' This comes at a tumultuous time for the show, which is facing multiple abuse scandals, including Graziano Di Prima being dropped for alleged verbal and physical abuse towards Zara McDermott. Madeley's remarks reflect a broader context of ongoing discussions about misconduct within the series, as other dancers like Giovanni Pernice have also been implicated in serious allegations. The situation highlights a crisis in the show's reputation amidst these resurfacing complaints and current investigations.