Strictly 2025 stars leaked as BBC bosses fight for | UK News

BBC bosses are stated to have a “terrible, terrible fear” that this yr’s Strictly Come Dancing sequence will likely be marred by scandal yet again, with measures in place to vet contestants rigorously. The dance show has been haunted by controversy in latest years, and the most recent incident includes EastEnders actor and 2024 star Jamie Borthwick. He was just lately suspended by the BBC following his use of an offensive time period in direction of disabled people during filming in Blackpool for Strictly.

Previously, Giovanni Pernice was accused of bullying and aggressive actions by dance accomplice Amanda Abbington, prompting a thorough inside probe. Earlier, in May, radio presenter Wynne Evans confirmed his departure after the station opted not to lengthen his contract. This was after an “inappropriate and unacceptable” remark he made during the launch occasion for the Strictly Come Dancing dwell tour final December about host Janette Manrara. The BBC is alleged to be meticulously scrutinising potential rivals. Amongst those rumoured to be in the operating are Blue Peter hosts Joel Mawhinney and Shini Muthukrishnan, alongside Tom Parker Bowles, who is Queen Camilla’s son, reviews MailOnline.

I’m A Celebrity star Georgia Toffolo is reportedly being thought of, as is Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts. Newlywed and former Love Island star Dani Dyer is also stated to be under consideration with ex-Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan one other best choice for bosses.

“There is a terrible, terrible fear among those high up that these awful things are going to keep happening and the show will be brought into disrepute again and again,” a well-placed BBC insider revealed to MailOnline. “With that in mind, they are taking no chances.

“There will likely be stringent checks, and asking around, and digging into potential stars’ backgrounds to make sure that they don’t seem to be selecting anybody who would possibly injury the show. For years, there was the entire Strictly “curse” where the contestants and professionals saved having affairs. But that stopped.

“Changes were made to the partnerships and it worked. There have been other issues in the past couple of years, though. What’s been even more embarrassing for the BBC is that Wynne and Jamie have been from their own stable of stars. Going forward, those at the top want a wholesome image to shine through. No more scandal – just joy.”

EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick issued an apology for utilizing a derogatory time period about disabled people. Since 2006, the 30 yr outdated actor has been a half of EastEnders, portraying the character Jay Brown. It is reported that he has been suspended from the show after a video in which he used derogatory language.

He provided a heartfelt apology, shared by The Sun on Sunday, stating: “I want to apologise sincerely and wholeheartedly for the words I used in the video showing my reaction to making it through Blackpool week on Strictly. “I’m deeply sorry for any offence and upset my phrases and actions have brought on. It is no excuse, but I didn’t absolutely perceive the derogatory time period I used and its that means.

“That is on me completely. Now I am aware, I am deeply embarrassed to have used the term and directed it in the way I did. It was wrong.”