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Dancing On Ice pro eyes up place on Strictly Come Dancing lineup amid BBC controversy
The star also shared an insight into Dancing On Ice's protocols when it comes to training
A DANCING On Ice pro has set their sights on Strictly Come Dancing amid the latest controversy.
The beloved BBC One show has been left in crisis over a series of scandals involving pro dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima.
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Both stars have now left Strictly after separate investigations into their conduct.
Despite the controversy, Dancing On Ice pro Vanessa Bauer has thrown her hat in the ring for the show.
The 26-year-old has revealed to The Sun she wants to compete in the ballroom.
Speaking at the launch of UKTV's brand new streaming platform U, she said: "I would love to do Strictly.
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"I think it's time for a Dancing on Ice pro to be a celebrity on Strictly Come Dancing.
"We've had enough Strictly Come Dancing pros being a celebrity on Dancing on Ice and I think it's time to switch the world."
The Sun previously told how Vanessa had split from her boyfriend after nine months together.
A source told The Sun that professional skater Vanessa, 28, and Dan Underwood drifted apart in recent weeks but remain friends.
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"Vanessa and Dan are still on good terms and are friends, but their job takes them to different parts of the world and they have struggled with the distance.
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"They realised they better off as friends for now, but still have a lot of love and respect for each other.
"Vanessa is busy with her career and is focusing on herself and her acting right now.
Giovanni Pernice Strictly scandal timeline
October 2023: Amanda abruptly withdraws from Strictly having already missed one live show. Her departure is announced in a vague BBC statement that 'wishes her the best'.
Giovanni posts a short message on social media addressing the exit, which read: "Amanda… I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love.”
Amanda then shares her own farewell statement on Instagram thanking co-stars but failing to mention Gio.
Giovanni's dad Piero insists there were no signs of a fall out and the pairing could have gone all the way. He praised his son as kind and polite.
November 2023: Giovanni is reportedly gutted by the situation and is considering his Strictly future as questions are raised about his conduct.
January 2024: Amanda's PTSD diagnosis comes to light and she demands CCTV from rehearsals to prove that Giovanni's training methods weren't acceptable.
The BBC issues a statement defending its duty of care to contestants, insisting it takes any claims of wrongdoing very seriously.
The Corporation stands by its man after emergency meeting
March 2024: Giovanni publicly states he has no intention of leaving Strictly in a TV interview with close pal Anton du Beke.
Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore enter the picture. Allegedly the two celebs, who were both previously partnered with Giovanni on Strictly, didn't feel the BBC took their issues with his methods seriously enough.
The pair have a closed meeting with Amanda where tears are said to be shed.
May 2024: We reveal Giovanni is leaving the programme after having talks with show bosses
He leaves the country with girlfriend Molly Brown on holiday
The BBC launches an internal investigation after three complainants instruct lawyers. A source describes it as a "nightmare situation".
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