Allegations of a toxic work environment have emerged from behind the scenes of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, with junior crew members detailing verbal abuse and bullying from celebrity dancers. A runner named Oscar recounted being shouted at and feeling threatened during his time on the show, leading him to quit after a particularly humiliating incident. The BBC has launched an investigation following claims made by former contestants about unacceptable behavior from some professional dancers. While some crew members reported positive experiences, others highlighted a pervasive culture of fear and mistreatment, with staff too intimidated to voice their concerns. BBC Studios has stated they do not recognize these anonymous claims and emphasized their commitment to crew welfare. The situation continues to evolve as the investigation's results remain pending.