Anton Du Beke says he thinks the "confidence" of celebrities might grow with the new Strictly Come Dancing chaperones that have been brought into the BBC One show in the wake of accusations about teaching methods.The corporation announced it would introduce new welfare measures, including a member of the production team who will be present "at all times" during rehearsals in the wake of Amanda Abbington making accusations about her 2023 partner Giovanni Pernice, which he denies.

Anton Du Beke says he thinks the "confidence" of celebrities might grow with the new Strictly Come Dancing chaperones that have been brought into the BBC One show in the wake of accusations about teaching methods.The corporation announced it would introduce new welfare measures, including a member of the production team who will be present "at all times" during rehearsals in the wake of Amanda Abbington making accusations about her 2023 partner Giovanni Pernice, which he denies.