The well-known married man was seen ‘passionately kissing’ his feminine skilled dancer in a 12-second lengthy clip in line with a supply.

Strictly Come Dancing has been on the centre of many scandals in recent times however the newest one may end in “an absolute PR disaster”. The hit BBC dance present has tried to beat bullying claims, an alleged medicine scandal and the present’s well-known ‘curse’ in latest occasions.

Whereas issues had seemingly been going properly for the 2025 collection, a brand new alleged scandal has come to gentle which may “rock the very foundations of Strictly” if a video have been to emerge.

Reviews have claimed the discharge of the clip may finish a long-standing marriage and forged a shadow over the present as soon as extra. The 12-second clip allegedly exhibits a married former Strictly contestant kissing his feminine skilled dancer.

It is claimed that the footage was filmed backstage at Elstree Studios by a member of manufacturing who noticed the pair passionately locking lips in a dressing room, the Mirror studies.

It has been claimed that the kiss occurred on a earlier collection however has “been the speak of Strictly”.

A supply instructed the Solar: “The video itself exhibits the well-known married household man passionately kissing his feminine dance professional.

“She is sitting on his knee, and he has his hand on her again earlier than leaning in for a kiss.

“The kiss solely lasts a couple of seconds, however it might greater than doubtless finish his marriage and destroy his fastidiously cultivated household man picture.”

They claimed the video has been shared on WhatsApp and folks have been “barely sickened” by the act as they “at all times knocked down scurrilous romance rumours.”

The supply added that if the clip was shared publicly, it might end in a disaster for the 2 stars and the BBC.

Workers on the present reportedly met the person’s spouse, and described her as “completely cute; such a form lady.”

It is actually not the primary time the BBC ballroom competitors has confronted scandal in recent times. Forward of this yr’s launch, many feared for the present’s future.

Over the previous few seasons of Strictly, there have been a number of studies of misconduct allegations, leading to a number of axes.

In 2023, skilled dancer Giovanni Pernice acquired the boot following critical claims made by his movie star accomplice, Amanda Abbington.

Amanda alleged that Giovanni demonstrated “aggressive behaviour” together with bullying claims.

Nonetheless, the skilled dancer has at all times denied “abusive or threatening behaviour”.

Some complaints towards him have been upheld, however he was cleared of probably the most critical ones in a probe that lasted months.

That very same collection noticed dancer Graziano Di Prima additionally getting the boot over claims of misconduct in the direction of accomplice Zara McDermott throughout coaching.

He was sacked by BBC bosses amid allegations that he “hit, spat and kicked” his movie star dance accomplice.

This yr, Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans was kicked off the UK tour after being accused of creating inappropriate remarks.

The 2024 movie star contestant was filmed making a controversial “spit roast” remark throughout the Strictly reside tour.

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Though Evans later stated the time period referred to fellow contestant Jamie Borthwick and never host Janette Manrara, as was reported on the time, he claimed he was compelled to apologise and has since parted methods with BBC Radio Wales.

Over the summer time, there have been additionally studies that the BBC had contacted the police after attorneys started an inquiry into claims two of its stars had used cocaine.

A BBC spokesperson stated on the time: “We’ve clear protocols and insurance policies in place for coping with any critical grievance raised with us.

“We might at all times encourage individuals to talk to us if they’ve issues. It might not be acceptable for us to remark additional.”

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