The popular TV series Strictly Come Dancing has been embroiled in various controversies lately, with the latest one involving a married celebrity contestant reportedly being captured on video kissing his dance partner. Former show star James Jordan expressed his lack of surprise at the incident, citing previous similar occurrences.
Jordan, a professional dancer on the show from 2006 to 2014, mentioned that such incidents are not uncommon due to the close, intense nature of the training environment on the show. He emphasized that these situations have occurred before and are likely to happen again.
Known for the ‘Strictly Curse,’ the show has a history of relationships forming between celebrity contestants and their professional dance partners, often leading to the end of prior relationships. Notable examples include the controversies involving Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen, as well as Katya Jones and Seann Walsh.
The recent scandal reportedly took place backstage at Elstree studios, where the show is filmed. The video allegedly shows the married contestant engaging in a passionate kiss with his female dance partner, potentially jeopardizing his marriage and public image as a family man.
In recent years, Strictly has faced other scandals, including investigations into professional dancers’ conduct and allegations of drug use by unnamed stars. Despite the controversies, the show has maintained its popularity over the years.
Speculations arose when hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their departure from the show, leading to questions about whether the recent scandal influenced their decision. However, Jordan believes that such incidents are not uncommon in the show’s history and are unlikely to be the sole reason for the hosts’ exit.
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