Laila Rouass reveals ‘online harassment’ as she defends Strictly’s Anton Du Beke

Laila Rouass issues cancel culture warning as she breaks silence on Anton Du Beke BBC Strictly probe

Laila Rouass has issued a lengthy and passionate defence of Strictly Come Dancing judge and former dance partner Anton Du Beke as the BBC's investigation into the conduct of its stars nears its conclusion.The newly-appointed EastEnders star was partnered with Du Beke a decade and a half ago but her experience was "scarred" by derogatory comments made by the professional dancer. Du Beke was quoted as using the derogatory slut "p**i" when making a…

Strictly star Laila Rouass' statement in full as she says 'Anton Du Beke is not a racist'

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Laila Rouass has issued a statement about her time on the BBC dance competition as she declared judge Anton Du Beke is "not a racist"

Strictly star defends Anton Du Beke and lashes out at 'witch hunt’

The former contestant felt it was ‘necessary’ to speak out (Picture: Guy Levy/BBC/PA) Strictly Come Dancing star Laila Rouass has addressed a historic remark made about her by her former partner Anton Du Beke, while hitting out at ‘witch-hunts’. The BBC dance programme has been the TV show on everyone’s lips recently after the broadcaster launched a probe into the behaviour of Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima during rehearsals. Both Italia…

Laila Rouass reveals ‘online harassment’ as she defends Strictly’s Anton Du Beke

The series has become embroiled in controversy following allegations from several former contestants.

Star speaks of 'generous' Anton Du Beke as she speaks amid Strictly crisis

Du Beke apologised for an alleged remark he made when they were dance partners

Laila Rouass breaks silence on Strictly as Anton Du Beke faces misconduct probe

LAILA Rouass has broken her silence on the Strictly Come Dancing furore as her pro-partner Anton Du Beke faces a misconduct probe. The Footballers Wives star appeared on Strictly in 2009 and was partnered with Anton, 58, finishing in fourth place. GettyLaila Rouass has broken her silence on the Strictly Come Dancing furore as her pro-partner Anton Du Beke faces a misconduct probe[/caption] BBCLaila danced with Anton during the 2009 series of the…