Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly 'terrified' for show's future as BBC scandal continues
ok.co.ukStrictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly is reportedly "terrified" about the show's future amid its ongoing abuse scandal.The controversy surrounds two of the show's popular professionals, Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima, who have been dropped from the line-up.
Giovanni, 33, has been accused of bullying his dance partner Amanda Abbington, 50, while Graziano confessed to kicking former Love Island star Zara McDermott.
In the wake of the allegations, which Giovanni has denied, he told fans he is determined to "clear his name". A source told Heat that following the drama, Tess is now concerned about the show's longevity and her hosting duties.They revealed: "Tess has been getting very stressed about the future of the show, and she worries that this series could be the last because of all this controversy." The insider added: "This Graziano drama is the last thing they needed following on from Giovanni, and she's not sure how much more Strictly can take." Tess, who has been a part of the show since the beginning, is said to be upset about the situation. "This is a show Tess has worked on for 20 years it means so much to her, she hates that it's being destroyed," reports the Express.
With rumours now also swirling that a third Strictly professional is under scrutiny by the BBC as a "person of interest", the presenter is said to be uncertain about her next steps.
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