It's the BBC's flagship Saturday night entertainment show and is a cash cow for the corporation but in recent weeks allegations of physical and verbal abuse have emerged. 

Yesterday, the head of the BBC apologised to celebrity contestants but ruled out a wider review into the culture of the show. So what now for Strictly Come Dancing? 

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Further reading: 

Tim Davie apologises over Strictly Come Dancing bullying scandal

Strictly ‘needs intimacy coaches to stop dancers crossing boundaries’

Video shows Strictly dancer slapping partner’s bottom

Guests: 

• Laura Pullman, Arts and Entertainment Editor, The Sunday Times.
• Richard Coles, broadcaster and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant. 

Host: Luke Jones. 

Clips: BBC, Sky News, GB News.

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