‘Dancing With The Stars’: Conversations Taking Place Over Tightening Of Protocols In Wake Of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Scandal
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Conversations over the tightening of protocols on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars are taking place in the wake of this week’s Strictly Come Dancing scandal, Deadline has been told.
A spokesman for BBC Studios said “new measures being introduced in the UK” will contribute to an “ongoing dialogue” around international versions of the show, of which there are dozens including in the States.
We understand additional measures could be implemented in the U.S. The new Strictly protocols were unveiled three days ago after a second dancer, Graziano Di Prima, exited the show over allegations of inappropriate behavior towards a partner.
All future Strictly rehearsals will now be policed by a member of production staff. Meanwhile, two new dedicated welfare producers will be brought in and there will be additional training for the production team and crew.
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