'Strictly' dancers complain about food?

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite and Darren Bennett are unhappy with the BBC's food standards, claim tabloid reports.

According to The Mirror, the professionals have "threatened to quit the show" over the poor meals they are given before the live shows air.

The report claims that the celebrities and dancers were given "lukewarm chicken strips, dried-up pasta, limp salads and fruit that looked out of date".

"Dancers Ian Waite and Darren Bennett were particularly annoyed about the food and told backstage staff," said a source. "They, along with many of the other dancers and celebrities, thought the food they were given in their dressing rooms was disgusting.

"Everyone was exhausted and hungry and they were really disgusted at the food. Many of the celebrities and dancers said they could not go on if this didn't change."

The insider added: "The food [at the BBC bar] is great. They can get salads and more healthy options at the bar - but not until after the show's finished, which is a long time to wait when you're doing such a lot of physical activity."

A BBC spokesperson denied the allegations, saying: "We are not aware of any problems with the food."