News about Sarah Manners

Strictly star Sarah Manners says the BBC 'fully supported her' after receiving rough treatment from dance partner Brendan Cole during her time on the show.  The former Casualty actress's difficulties on the BBC1 dance series have reemerged in light of recent bullying scandals, which has resulted in Italian pro Graziano Di Prima being sacked and compatriot Giovanni Pernice leaving. Manners partnered New Zealander Cole in the 2004 series and he reduced her to tears by criticising her on live TV, as well as in newspaper interviews where he compared her unfavourably to former partner Natasha Kaplinsky.