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

Holby City star Laila Rouass defends Strictly’s Anton Du Beke

Holby City star Laila Rouass has defended her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Anton Du Beke following “false accusations, online abuse and harassment aimed at me and my family”.