Strictly Come Dancing is engulfed in controversy amid allegations of misconduct involving professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima. Pernice faces claims of bullying from celebrity partner Amanda Abbington, while Di Prima allegedly 'kicked and hit' Zara McDermott, leading to his dismissal. Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have split due to the pressures of touring and personal strains, adding to the overall turmoil. Bychkova has met with BBC bosses to raise concerns about the show's environment. The BBC has introduced new measures to monitor rehearsals and support welfare as part of ongoing investigations. Former contestants have shared mixed experiences, with some describing the show's competitive and intense nature as 'brutal.'