Strictly Come Dancing live: BBC show returns amid behind-the-scenes controversy

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One this weekend following months of scandal surrounding its pro dancers.

Sherlock actor Amanda Abbington, who lifted the lid on the scandal with a set of allegations against Giovanni Pernice, has claimed there are “50 hours” of rehearsal footage that left BBC producers “horrified” by her former dance partner’s alleged behaviour.

Graziano di Prima has also been at the centre of controversy because of alleged behaviour in his rehearsals with Zara McDermott.