Strictly bosses have launched robust ‘anti-bullying’ guidelines by instructing new chaperones to name a helpline in the event that they spot any abusive behaviour.
New measures have been launched after the BBC was compelled to hold out a misconduct investigation after Amanda Abbington unexpectedly stop the present final October.
Months later, skilled dancer Graziano Di Prima was sacked after BBC staffers revealed that they had seen footage of him ‘kicking’ celeb companion Zara McDermott.
In consequence, the BBC known as in chaperones for the upcoming sequence to look at over the pairs – and now it has been revealed they’re instructed to report something untoward to a useful.
A supply informed The Sun: ‘They have been informed to log constructive moments in rehearsals in addition to something that may very well be known as into query.
Strictly bosses has launched robust ‘anti-bullying’ guidelines by instructing new chaperones to name a helpline in the event that they spot any abusive behaviour, The Solar revealed on Saturday
Skilled dancer Graziano Di Prima was sacked after BBC staffers revealed that they had seen footage of him ‘kicking’ celeb companion Zara McDermott
‘Nevertheless, it has been confused that they need to name the helpline instantly if something dangerous occurs to make sure that any wrongdoing is handled promptly.
‘It’ll even be protocol for the researchers to maneuver between totally different coaching rooms in order that they don’t grow to be too pally with the skilled dancers and celebrities.’
MailOnline have contacted the BBC for remark.
It was additionally revealed that the BBC will reportedly be clamping down on couples rehearsing outside of their capped training times.
Producers are bringing again a weekly cap on apply hours which implies celebrities and their skilled dancers can solely do a most of round 48 hours every week.
The cap was reportedly launched final 12 months to create a stage taking part in area between {couples} and averages out at round eight hours per day with Sunday’s off.
A supply informed The Sun: ‘The celebs have been informed they’ve to stay to the cap.
‘They’re all extremely aggressive and determined to do effectively.
Strictly bosses will reportedly be clamping down on {couples} rehearsing exterior of their capped coaching occasions in wake of misconduct investigation as contestants are given chaperones
The brand new measures come after the BBC was compelled to hold out a misconduct investigation after Amanda Abbington unexpectedly stop the present final October
‘However bosses need to be certain that everybody will get a good crack of the whip, in order that they’ve laid out the principles.’
The brand new measures come after the BBC was compelled to hold out a misconduct investigation after Amanda Abbington unexpectedly stop the present final October.
The Sherlock actress has made a sequence of accusations about Giovanni’s educating strategies and has described his behaviour as ‘pointless, abusive, merciless and imply’. He strongly denies the entire claims.
Nevertheless different celebrities prior to now have additionally beforehand complained in regards to the gruelling schedule on the dance present.
Giovanni’s former companion Laura Whitmore, who appeared on the present in 2016, mentioned she did not enjoy spending so much time with the Italian dancer.
In a 2020 interview on Jamie Laing and Francis Boulle’s Non-public Elements podcast, Laura opened up once more in regards to the expertise.
She mentioned: ‘What I did not like was being faraway from all people and having to spend 12 hours a day with this one individual.
Producers are bringing again a weekly cap on apply hours which implies celebrities and their skilled dancers can solely do a most of round 48 hours every week
Giovanni’s former companion Laura Whitmore, who appeared on the present in 2016, mentioned she did not get pleasure from spending a lot time with the Italian dancer
The Sherlock actress has made a sequence of accusations about Giovanni’s educating strategies and has described his behaviour as ‘pointless, abusive, merciless and imply’. He strongly denies the entire claims
‘I didn’t need to play the sport of doing crimson carpets along with your dance companion and stuff like that, which lots of people thought you need to be doing. I didn’t need to do this.’
In the meantime bosses are reportedly hiring chaperones for stars following pro dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni both being accused of misconduct.
Graziano, 30, was additionally axed from the show over reports he verbally and physically abused his celebrity partner Zara McDermott, 27, during last year’s series.
The BBC are mentioned to be ‘toughening up’ their responsibility of care with govt Sam Bickley in command of guaranteeing the welfare of contributors.
A supply to The Times: ‘[Sam] shall be discussing the protocols and the place they must be tightened up’.
‘It is 90 per cent a cheerful ship however the push to win and compete might need meant some overstepping of the mark.
Occurring to say: ‘We now have acted swiftly and decisively to nip that within the bud and it would not take away from virtually everybody else having a extremely pretty, enriching expertise from being a part of the present.’