Strictly Come Dancing has been hit with a new affair scandal weeks after it was reported a married celeb was filmed passionately kissing his female dance partner
A former Strictly Come Dancing contestant reportedly had an “affair” with their professional partner. The unnamed stars were paired together on the BBC show and praised for their ‘great connection’ and ‘insane chemistry’ during a previous series, not the current one. But it’s said to have continued when they were off the dance floor too.
While they were competing, the pair are said to have managed to keep the clandestine affair a secret from the rest of the cast and crew. But it’s now come to light, prompting speculation that another famous contestant has fallen victim to the dreaded ‘Strictly curse’.
This particular celeb ended up breaking up with their partner months after their Strictly run ended, it’s reported – though it’s unclear if the affair led to the relationship ending or if their partner ever found out.
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A source told the Mail: “One of the celebrities had a fling with one of the dancers while they were still with a partner at home – and everyone has just found out.
“It’s unclear if their partner ever found out, but the relationship later ended, so it’s not inconceivable that they did.” The news comes hot on the heels of another Strictly scandal – after a 12-second video reportedly emerged showing a married former Strictly contestant kissing his female professional dancer.
It’s claimed that the video – later shared on WhatsApp – was filmed backstage at Elstree Studios by a member of the production team, who saw the pair passionately snogging in a dressing room. The celebrity in question is said to have also appeared on a previous series rather than the current one.
A source told the Sun: “The video itself shows the famous married family man passionately kissing his female dance pro. She is sitting on his knee, and he has his hand on her back before leaning in for a kiss. The kiss only lasts a few seconds, but it would more than likely end his marriage and destroy his carefully cultivated family man image.”
The source added that if the clip was shared publicly, it would be a crisis for the two stars and the BBC. Staff on the show reportedly met the man’s wife, and described her as “absolutely adorable, such a kind woman.”
It wouldn’t be the first time the family-friendly show has faced scandal in recent years. There have been multiple reports of misconduct allegations over the past few seasons of Strictly, resulting in axings.
Back in 2023, professional dancer Giovanni Pernice was axed following claims made by his celebrity partner, Amanda Abbington, of ‘bullying’ and ‘aggressive’ behaviour, which Giovanni has always denied. A BBC investigation found some complaints against him were upheld, but he was cleared of the most serious ones in a probe that lasted months.
In the same series, dancer Graziano Di Prima was axed over claims of misconduct towards partner Zara McDermott during training.
And this year, Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans got kicked off the UK tour after being accused of making inappropriate remarks. The 2024 celebrity contestant was filmed making a controversial “spit roast” comment during the Strictly live tour.
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Source: Mirror
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