BBC bosses are facing Covid mutiny after some of the celebrity contestants for the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing series are said to be refusing to isolate.
Insiders have claimed that some stars are worried entering self isolation will mean they are away from their family.
A source said: “The BBC has pulled out all the stops to ensure the show must go on. But there have been difficulties.
“Mutinous celebs have hidden behind their agents in rows with bosses.
“Some stars made it clear that isolation away from their families was a no-no.
“There was a lot of grumbling.”
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off later this month on BBC One (Image: BBC)
The insider added to The Sun: “The BBC had no choice but to back down.
“It will appear that the contestants live in quarantine, but that will only be half the story.”
While the celebs may not be playing ball, the professional dancers have been given strict BBC orders to social distance.
Reports claims that pro dancers Janette Manrara, 36, and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec, 30, are isolating separately.
Strictly bosses have given the professional dancers strict instructions to self isolate (Image: Press Association Images)
Earlier this month Strictly was hit by its first Covid scare after a crew member tested positive for coronavirus.
An insider spilled: “They were hours away from starting filming for the pre-recorded professional group dances when they got a call to stay that one of the crew members had tested positive when turning up for another job.
“Everything juddered to a half while worried bosses worked out what to do.
“This is the worst-case scenario for Strictly, as they’ve gone to extreme lengths to make the show safe up to this point.
“Starting a show then stopping mid-production is the most expensive thing that could happen, so they’re praying it’s not more serious than just one person potentially having it.”
Strictly Come Dancing starts on BBC One later this month
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
