Allegations of Abuse Rock Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing faces turmoil as professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima, both from Sicily and trained at Team Diablo, have been embroiled in misconduct allegations. Reports of abusive behavior towards celebrity partners have led to their dismissals, shedding light on the intense training culture at the academy, including grueling 12-hour practice sessions and pressure for extreme weight loss. Former students, like Joanne Clifton, have spoken out about the unhealthy emphasis on being skinny, with some facing hospitalization due to restrictive diets. The scandal has raised concerns about the toxic environment in dance academies and the clash between rigorous training methods and the show's supposed fun atmosphere.