For a show that is synonymous with family-friendly light entertainment, Strictly Come Dancing hasn’t half landed itself in a few scandals over the years.
While Strictly might seem like the polite, unassuming auntie in the reality TV family tree, it’s still managed to become embroiled in controversy on a number of occasions, whether it’s for accusations of racism, its pro dancers’ behaviour behind the scenes and even one memorable incident that was brought up in the House of Commons.
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Here are just 12 of the most controversial moments in ‘Strictly’ history...
Anton Du Beke Apologises After Racist Comment
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Brucie Rushes To Anton's Defence
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Arlene Phillips Gets The Chop
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Calls For Same-Sex Couples
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John Sergeant Dances Off The Show (Not Dragging Kristina Behind Him, Though)
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Anthony Ogogo And Oti Mabuse Make Race Observation
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Ola Jordan Lays Into The Judges
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James Jordan Asks: 'Why Sack Me?'
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The Strictly 'Curse'
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Seann Walsh And Katya Jones Are Caught Kissing
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Craig Revel Horwood On Kristina Rihanoff
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Jamelia Accuses The Show Of Favouring Peter Andre
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Ola And Kristina's Sexy Calendars
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'Doping' Accusations
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Craig Revel Horwood Is Forced To Apologise Before The Series Has Even Begu
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Danny John-Jules Accuses Show Of 'Creating Stories' About Him
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