Former Strictly star Fern Britton reveals she was 'kicked and shoved' by pro partner Artem Chigvintsev in resurfaced interview as crisis on the show deepens Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Codie Bullen For Mailonline Published: 11:34, 18 July 2024 | Updated: 11:38, 18 July 2024 e-mail View comments Fern Britton revealed she was 'kicked and shoved' during her time on Strictly Come Dancing as the BBC crisis continues to deepen. In a resurfaced interview from 2015, the presenter, 67, made these claims about her pro dance partner Artem Chigvintsev.
It comes as the BBC has been at the centre of a bullying row surrounding ex pros Giovanni Pernice , Graziano Di Prima and James Jordan 's behaviour towards their previous dance partners during rehearsals. Speaking at an event hosted by The Times newspaper, Fern, who was the fifth contestant to be eliminated from the BBC show's 2012 season, said: 'He [Artem] would look at my feet and just kick me or shove me'. She recalled him allegedly saying: 'You just stand there and don't move; I dance round you.
' Fern Britton revealed she was 'kicked and shoved' during her time on Strictly Come Dancing as the BBC crisis continues to deepen In a resurfaced interview from 2015, the presenter, 67, made these claims about her pro dance partner Artem Chigvintsev Fern added: 'He was like "Shut your face. Go home before I kill you". 'I would say, "Oh please just kill me, it would be easier".
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