UNDER-fire Strictly pro Aljaz Skorjanec is being welcomed back to the BBC show because “what happens on tour stays on tour”, it is claimed.
The Sun revealed on Saturday how the star left under a cloud in 2022 after an altercation with a female dancer — still involved with the show — on the programme’s nationwide tour.
But a show source said the alleged incident has been brushed aside because the tour was seen as separate to the main show.
The BBC has said no formal complaints were made about Aljaz at the time.
But the source told the Sun: “Those who raised concerns at the time had been angry Aljaz was brought back for this year’s series, so felt vindicated when the incident was finally exposed.
“So they’ve been totally gutted it seems to have been totally swept under the carpet again.
“The feeling backstage very much seems to be ‘what happens on tour, stays on tour’. People are saying because the tour is run by BBC Studios it’s not the same as bad behaviour on the show.
“It felt bonkers enough that the BBC had replaced under-fire Giovanni Pernice with Aljaz, who left under a cloud.
“But the cast and crew invested in this cannot believe the attitude is essentially that unless it happened on the main show, nobody cares.”
The BBC said it did not recognise the claims against Aljaz. Subsidiary BBC Studios declined to comment.
A show source said that execs expected the same standards of behaviour and professionalism on the tour as on the main show and that they had the appropriate protocols to address and resolve any issues swiftly.
Aljaz is married to ex-pro dancer Janette Manrara, who quit the show in 2021 to become the host of Strictly spin-off It Takes Two.
The crisis is the latest to hit the show. Pro Gionvanni Pernice quit amid bullying allegations, which he denied. Colleague Graziano Di Prima was sacked for kicking celeb dance partner Zara McDermott.
The BBC is due to announce the results of its bullying investigation.
Strictly’s Aljaz Skorjanec will not face repercussions after an altercation with a female dancer on tourCredit: Peter JordanAljaz with fellow Strictly star wife Janette ManraraCredit: Getty – Contributor
The BBC said no formal complaints were made about Aljaz, pictured dancing with Clara Amfo, at the timeCredit: PA
Aljaz Skorjanec’s return to Strictly Come Dancing amidst controversy has stirred up quite a storm among the show’s cast and crew. The recent allegations of an altercation with a female dancer during the nationwide tour have left many questioning the show’s handling of the situation. Despite no formal complaints being made at the time, some individuals are still unhappy with Aljaz’s reinstatement for the current series.The underlying sentiment backstage seems to be that the tour is considered a separate entity from the main show, leading to the perception that what happens on tour, stays on tour. This attitude has left some feeling disillusioned, believing that bad behavior should not be overlooked, regardless of the setting. The fact that the tour is organized by BBC Studios has only added fuel to the fire, with many feeling that the standards of conduct should be consistent across all platforms.While the BBC has denied the allegations against Aljaz and BBC Studios has chosen not to comment, the controversy surrounding the incident continues to linger. The expectation of professionalism and appropriate behavior on the tour, as on the main show, has been reiterated by show executives. It remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved and whether any further actions will be taken.Amidst the turbulence, it’s important to remember that Strictly Come Dancing has weathered many storms in the past. From allegations of bullying to on-set incidents, the show has always managed to bounce back. With the impending announcement of the results of the bullying investigation, the future of the show hangs in the balance.As fans eagerly await the unfolding drama, it’s clear that Strictly Come Dancing remains one of the most popular and beloved shows on television. The dedication of the cast and crew, as well as the unwavering support of the viewers, will undoubtedly see the show through this challenging time. Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes insights as the season unfolds.
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