A timeline of how the Strictly saga has unfolded
Amanda Abbington, pictured with partner Giovanni Pernice, withdrew from Strictly last October
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Strictly Come Dancing has been one of the BBC's most iconic and beloved shows for the past 20 years.
But recently, it has been hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons, amid allegations concerning two of its professional dancers.
Both men - Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima - have now left the show.
Pernice has denied any suggestions of abusive or threatening behaviour during rehearsals.
Di Prima's spokesman has confirmed the star kicked celebrity partner Zara McDermott once during rehearsals last year.
The BBC, for its part, has insisted it has robust duty of care procedures, which it has bolstered with a series of new measures including giving stars chaperones in rehearsals.
But the saga has raised question marks over what's really happening behind the scenes.
Here's how events have unfolded over the past year.
23 October 2023 - Amanda Abbington withdraws from Strictly
The Sherlock actress pulls out of the show in week six, having missed the previous weekend's show for medical reasons.
Abbington was paired with Italian professional dancer Giovanni Pernice.
24 October 2023 - Abbington expresses 'regret' over exit
A day after the BBC announced that Abbington had withdrawn, the star took to Instagram to express her "deepest regret" at having to leave.
Her post cited "personal reasons" for being "unable to continue".
She added that she "did not come to this decision easily or lightly... I'm so sad I am unable to go any further".
Pernice also commented on Instagram, writing: "I am so sad we can't continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love."
19 May 2024 - Giovanni rejects claims over teaching methods
Pernice says he is "surprised" by media reports about his teaching methods and rejects "any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour".
The dancer added that he was looking forward to clearing his name.
Legal firm Carter Ruck said it had contacted the BBC regarding "numerous serious complaints" about his alleged behaviour while filming Strictly.
It has been widely reported Abbington had experienced difficulties with Pernice.
29 May 2024 - BBC promises fairness
The BBC promises to handle any complaints with "care, fairness and sensitivity" to all sides, following reports about Pernice's teaching methods.
The BBC issued a statement addressing "media reports about a high profile show", which was believed to concern Strictly.
10 June 2024 - Giovanni out of 2024 line-up
It is confirmed that Pernice will not return to Strictly Come Dancing for the next series.
The BBC did not announce the star as part of its line-up of professional dancers for 2024, following reports that he would not compete.
13 July 2024 - Graziano out of line-up
Di Prima confirms that he is leaving the show.
In a statement on Instagram, he said he "deeply regrets" the events leading up to his departure and acknowledged that his "intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime".
A BBC spokesperson confirmed that Di Prima was "no longer a part of the line-up of professional dancers for the upcoming series".
Last year, Di Prima danced with TV presenter Zara McDermott.
16 July 2024 - McDermott speaks up
McDermott posts a statement that says she was involved in incidents in the Strictly training room that she now finds "incredibly distressing" to watch back.
The former Love Island star and documentary maker also said she had "wrestled with the fear of opening up" about her experiences because "I was scared about public backlash, I was scared about my future, I was scared of victim shaming".
The BBC subsequently announced it would put a member of production staff in all future rehearsals.
There will also be two new dedicated welfare producers, as part of a string of extra measures.
18 July 2024 - Graziano spokesman admits kick 'mistake'
The spokesman for Graziano Di Prima confirms the star kicked celebrity partner Zara McDermott once during rehearsals last year, which led to his removal from the show.
"There is never a time when kicking, or any sense of that is right," Mark Borkowski told BBC News. "And he knows that.
"He knows he's made a mistake. He apologised at the time."
McDermott's spokesman told BBC News: "It’s a matter of public record that the BBC deemed the conduct to be so severe that they removed him from the show immediately.
"Zara has already confirmed in a statement released on her social media earlier this week that the reported conduct was not a singular incident."
20 July 2024 - Revel Horwood says Strictly complaints a 'shock'
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood says complaints about professional dancers on the show have come as a "shock".
Speaking on BBC Radio Wales, Revel Horwood said he found out about the allegations "through the press".
He said he reads about something every day and thinks "that can't be right", adding he would "wait and see" the outcome of the investigations.
21 July 2024 - Abbington accuses Pernice of 'cruel and mean' behaviour
Amanda Abbington says she found her former Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Giovanni Pernice’s alleged behaviour “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean”.
The actress told the Sun on Sunday she feared a backlash if she complained and claimed the BBC had known about Pernice's behaviour for years.
She also did interviews with Channel 4 News and ITV's Lorraine later in the week, describing her Strictly training room as "a toxic environment".
Pernice's spokesperson said he refuted the allegations and denied any accusations of abusive or threatening behaviour.
The BBC said it "takes duty of care extremely seriously" and has "appropriate processes in place to manage" any issues that are raised.
23 July 2024 - BBC boss says sorry over complaints
The BBC's director general, Tim Davie, apologised to Strictly Come Dancing contestants who have had negative experiences on the show.
Speaking at the launch of the BBC's annual report, he said he was "disappointed" to hear that several celebrity contestants had complained about abusive behaviour by their dance partners in rehearsals.
The BBC One show's professionals should not cross the line between being competitive and "unacceptable behaviour", he warned - but did confirm the show would return.
"There will be a degree of competitiveness and will to do well, but there are limits and the line should never be crossed. We never tolerate unacceptable behaviour of any kind."
27 July 2024 - Laura Whitmore alleges 'inappropriate behaviour'
Television presenter Laura Whitmore alleged she was subjected to "inappropriate behaviour" while on Strictly.
The former Love Island host was partnered with Giovanni Pernice in 2016, and was the seventh celebrity eliminated.
Whitmore, who had an ankle injury during the show, says she "raised concerns" at the time.
Pernice had previously rejected "threatening or abusive behaviour" allegations made by Abbington.
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