"Strictly Come Dancing" reintroduces 48-hour weekly rehearsal cap, mandates chaperones amid abuse allegations.
"Strictly Come Dancing" is reintroducing a 48-hour weekly rehearsal cap for contestants and their professional partners, allowing for eight hours of practice daily with one rest day. This change responds to abuse allegations from former contestants and aims to ensure fairness amid varying personal commitments. The BBC is implementing additional rules, including mandatory chaperones during rehearsals, following an investigation into bullying allegations.
September 14, 2024
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