Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood says claims about mistreatment of contestants during rehearsals came as a 'shock' - saying he found about the allegations in the press.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has said allegations of abusive behaviour on the show came as a 'shock'. Last weekend, professional dancer Graziano Di Prima said he was leaving the BBC show after claims about his treatment of reality star Zara McDermott - including confirmed reports he kicked her during a rehearsal. There have also been allegations about the teaching methods of professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, which he has dismissed as 'simply false'.
The corporation has said it will also add two dedicated welfare producers to the show's crew and deliver more training for the production team. Revel Horwood said he thought it was a good idea. 'When I was in Annie we had chaperones everywhere, because the kids and laws and all of that stuff,' he said. The 59-year-old is currently starring in the UK tour of The Wizard Of Oz.
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