Edwina Currie has slammed the BBC’s new rules aiming to protect Strictly Come Dancing stars. Following numerous bombshell allegations of inappropriate backstage behaviour, the BBC have announced a huge change to the show aiming to protect stars taking part in this year’s competition. Earlier this week, executives revealed that each Strictly pairing in the upcoming series will be accompanied by a chaperone at all times.
Strictly became embroiled in a bullying scandal following Amanda Abbington ’s shock withdrawal from the celebrity dance contest last year. Following numerous allegations of toxic backstage behaviour, both Graziano Di Prima and Graziano Pernice have been sacked from the show and a third pro has been named as a person of interest in an ongoing BBC investigation. But Edwina - who appeared on the show in 2011 - has spoken out against the introduction of red tape, saying the thought of the new measures fills her with “dread”.
The 77-year-old former Conservative MP added that the use of chaperones would mean the end to the infamous 'Strictly curse' - which has seen numerous celebrities and dance professionals get together through the years. Speaking to Times Radio, Edwina said: "The thought of having chaperones in every rehearsal fills me with dread. I mean, you won’t be able to flirt.
” She added: "You know, what's going to happen to those sort of little glances that make all those special arrangements...
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