The popular TV show 'Strictly Come Dancing' is currently embroiled in a major scandal, the biggest in its 20-year history.

Giovanni Pernice, a professional dancer on the show, is under investigation for alleged bullying behavior towards his former dance partner.

Pernice has denied all claims, and the results of the BBC's investigation are expected to be announced soon.

The controversy began when it was alleged that there is 50 hours of rehearsal footage showing Pernice's abusive behavior towards Zara McDermott during last year's series.

The BBC's director general has stated that the corporation will not tolerate unacceptable behavior.

The upcoming series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' was supposed to be a celebration of the show's two decades at the top of the entertainment industry.

However, its reputation has been tarnished by these alarming accusations involving at least two of its most popular professional dancers.

This double scandal has put the show's status as one of the nation's favorite comfort watches in jeopardy.

The drama has raised serious questions about what has been happening behind the scenes on the beloved BBC show.

Can the bosses restore its dazzling reputation in time for the big anniversary in September? More importantly, will the viewers buy it? As at least two dancers face allegations about their behavior during rehearsals, the 'Strictly' bosses are facing a PR nightmare.

Can the show restore its reputation in time for its 20th-anniversary celebrations? The scandal continues to unfold as the 15 celebrities participating in the new series have been revealed.

The lineup includes two soap stars, a 'Doctor Who' companion, and the show's highest-profile contestant to date.

Craig Revel Horwood, a judge on the show, has said that his former ballet teacher used to 'whack' him with a cane when he was training to become a dancer.

He was appearing on BBC Breakfast to discuss the scandal currently engulfing the dancing program, which is facing scrutiny over the treatment of some of its celebrity participants.

Horwood mentioned that dancers can carry their training experiences into the rehearsal room.

Boxer Anthony Ogogo, who appeared on the show in 2015, has claimed that his time on the show was 'frustrating' and likened the stressful environment to a 'pressure cooker.

' Vanessa Feltz, who appeared on the show in 2013, has questioned the 'regretful' event that led to Graziano Di Prima being dropped from the show.

Di Prima was let go from the series after an investigation found that he mistreated Zara McDermott while partnered with her on last year's series.

Feltz stated that nobody should hit, spit at, or kick anyone under any circumstances.

However, she also mentioned that dancing is physical, and sometimes it is necessary to physically move things if someone's positioning is not right.

The ITV reality show is looking to capitalize on the fact that Giovanni Pernice is no longer part of 'Strictly Come Dancing' and that he has been at the center of one of the year's biggest entertainment stories.

If Pernice is cleared by the investigation, he could be offered the chance to become a campmate on the ITV show.

A source at ITV mentioned that as long as those at the top are satisfied that Giovanni is not a bully and did not behave inappropriately, they will be signing him up.

They are aware of how much viewers will miss him, and they hope he will draw in big audiences.

Craig Revel Horwood reiterated that dancers can carry their training experiences into the rehearsal room.

In a recent interview, he expressed his love for the show and mentioned that he has made some good friends on it.

However, Amanda Abbington, another participant, said she would like an apology for her alleged mistreatment by Giovanni Pernice and hopes that such behavior will not happen to women working in the corporation again.