BBC 'considers axing 'entitled' Strictly veterans' and entertainment boss 'fights for her job'

the top boss of BBC Studios entertainment programs Susie lamb is facing job insecurity amidst a significant restructuring at the BBC this comes in the wake of a scandal involving the hit show Strictly Come Dancing which has seen numerous complaints of abuse and mistreatment by professional dancers lamb who has overseen shows like take me out and xfactor is competing with Hannah Wyatt the current managing director of factual entertainment and events productions for a new merged role this position will combine oversight of entertainment music factual and event Productions creating a massive new unscripted division at BBC Studios insiders believe that the Scandal surrounding strictly could harm Lamb's chances potentially favoring Wyatt for the position the Strictly Come Dancing Scandal began with allegations against professional dancer Graziano D Prima who was reportedly dismissed after claims that he hit and spat at his partner Zara mcdermit during rehearsals this was followed by the suspension of Giovani peris amid allegations of abusive behavior from his partner Amanda Abington and two other former celebrity Partners the controversy deepened with former contestant Steve bsh Shaw's claims that his dancer partner Ola Jordan bullied him during the 2014 series former strictly Pro James Jordan exacerbated the situation with a social media comment mocking back sha following reports of bullying by his wife Ola these incidents have led to reports that strictly bosses are considering aing some of the show's longest serving dancers to bring in new talent for 2025 in an effort to address the show's toxic culture and reduce feelings of entitlement among the professionals meanwhile rehearsals for the new series of strictly have commen despite the ongoing Scandal several dancers including Amy dowon Carlos goo and Diane buswell have shared their excitement about returning to the show Amy dowen who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year expressed her joy and nervousness about being back in rehearsals after her treatment further complicating matters there have been more allegations of mistreatment and bullying from former contestants paralympian will Bailey recently claimed that his injury during the 2019 series was exacerbated by his partner Janette mana's insistence that he repeat a difficult jump the injury has caused him ongoing pain adding to the growing list of complaints the BBC must address strictly has been criticized for its handling of these incidents with some insiders suggesting the show is fatally tarnished the BBC has stated that it has protocols in place to deal with injuries and supports contestants as needed but has refused to comment on individual cases or engage with speculation the controversy has prompted BBC Studios to consider significant changes to the show including the introduction of chaperons during training sessions and the appointment of two new welfare producers these measur measures aim to prevent further abuse and ensure a safer environment for participants Zara mcdermit recently addressed the Scandal on social media acknowledging distressing incidents with her partner Graziano but also expressing her overall positive experience on the show an old clip surfaced showing Zara expressing a preference for dancing with Kai widdrington which added fuel to the controversy in a broader context the Scandal has led to a re-evaluation of the culture within strictly dancing the allegations against multiple professionals have highlighted a pattern of behavior that the BBC is now Under Pressure to address comprehensively the show's future is uncertain as it grapples with these issues and the upcoming series will be a critical test of whether it can restore its reputation and regain public trust Susie Lamb's position remains precarious as the restructuring process unfolds and the outcome of the new job role could be influenced by how the BBC handles the ongoing Scandal the situation reflects a broader challenge within the entertainment industry to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all participants thank you for watching if you enjoyed this video please subscribe and turn on the notification Bell for more celebrity gossip and news updates

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