Strictly Scandal: Pernice and Di Prima Dismissed

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood revealed his experiences with physical discipline during ballet training in the 1970s, where he was 'whacked with a cane' by his Russian ballet teacher. He reflected on the benefits of 'tough love' in his training but acknowledged such methods would not be permissible today. This revelation comes amid allegations of abusive behavior by professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima towards their celebrity partners. Pernice has been accused by Amanda Abbington and removed from the 2024 line-up, while Di Prima has been accused of verbally and physically abusing Zara McDermott. Craig expressed his shock at the allegations and supported the introduction of chaperones in rehearsal rooms to ensure a safer training environment.