Strictly Come Dancing 2016: BBC DENIES Bruno Tonioli stormed off show
THE BBC has hit back at claims Bruno Tonioli walked off Strictly Come Dancing following the decision to let Anastacia through to the next round without competing in the dance-off.
Tess Daly apologises for Bruno's foul-mouth on Strictly
Bruno Tonioli was reportedly fuming at the decision taken by Strictly producers
Anastacia suffered an injury shortly last week
A show source alleged: “The studio audience had no idea about the backstage drama.”
It was suggested that Bruno believed if a couple could not repeat their routine, then they should be the ones to leave the show.
He was then believed to have been persuaded to return for the Results Show after being calmed down by Strictly bosses, causing a long delay in filming.
However the BBC has since vehemently denied the claims to Express.co.uk.
Bruno was said to have stormed off the show
Melvin Odoom and Janette Manrara received the lowest number of public votes so left the show
A spokesperson said: "Bruno did not refuse to film the Results Show. Bruno did not get into his car early. Bruno did not hold up filming. Producers did not have to talk him round into coming back."
Anastacia has since returned to rehearsals after being declared fit to compete by doctors and is due to take part on Saturday's show with her dance partner Brendan Cole.
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 6:40pm on BBC One.