The BBC has taken the rare step of issuing a statement on an ongoing misconduct probe pertaining to one of its shows, Strictly Come Dancing and the Giovanni Pernice fallout.
11.05.2024 - 17:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Giovanni Pernice was among those to support Rose Ayling-Ellise after she shared how she was heartbroken. The former Strictly Come Dancing pairing has continued to show each other love and support since they won the BBC One dance contest in 2021.
Italian dancer Giovanni was among those who reached out to comfort actress Rose after she spoke out about feeling "terrified and heartbroken" in an Instagram message.
In her post, Rose was responding to news that a British toddler had her hearing restored after becoming the first person in a pioneering gene therapy trial to 'treat' deafness. The former EastEnders star, who has been deaf since birth, referenced the development by sharing a picture of herself as a little girl, alongside a long post about her feelings, saying: "It feel like the end."
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Rose wrote in the caption of her post: "Here is a photo of me as a toddler. If I had been born a couple of years later, my life could have been very different. Today, it was reported that a gene therapy trial has taken place. I knew that it was going to happen, but I didn’t expect it so soon. My first reaction was feeling terrified and heartbroken. It feels like the end.”
"Imagine a world where everyone is 'normal'. What will become of our story, our culture, language, and identity? Will we be the last deaf generation and end up in a museum somewhere? Deaf people have existed throughout human history. Who decides that their lives are not worth being integrated into society? Who assumes that we want to be “fixed”? Where will they draw the line?
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The BBC has taken the rare step of issuing a statement on an ongoing misconduct probe pertaining to one of its shows, Strictly Come Dancing and the Giovanni Pernice fallout.
Giovanni Pernice has asked for his fans' help just days after issuing a statement about his conduct on Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer, who has been part of the BBC One dance contest since 2015 and won in 2021 alongside actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, has been subject to a number of claims in recent months.
Giovanni Pernice has welcomed a ‘little arrival’ with his girlfriend Molly Brown as he’s seen for the first time after issuing a statement about his conduct on Strictly Come Dancing.
Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice is at the centre of controversy this week, with a former dance colleague accusing him of "horrendous things". Korina Travis, who used to dance with Giovanni at private events, came forward after the Strictly pro defended himself against allegations of unpleasant behaviour towards his Strictly dance partners.
Vito Coppola has told fans there are 'no words' as the Strictly Come Dancing star shared a gushing social media post about his 'unconditional love'. The dancer has been enjoying his time on the road with a number of his co-stars from the BBC One dance contest.
It has been a rollercoaster week for the BBC’s biggest entertainment show, Strictly Come Dancing.
Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice left the UK ahead of claims he is quitting the hugely popular BBC show after nine years.The star, 33, is on a break in Dubai with his girlfriend Molly Brown, 25, who shared pictures of them kissing where she dubbed him "my best friend".The couple, who confirmed their romance at the end of February, proved they were still going strong despite rumours that they had split. Strictly Come Dancing fans were shocked by the news - revealed by The Sun last night - that Giovanni is reportedly set to 'quit' the hit BBC show after nine years.
Reports are swirling tonight that Strictly Come Dancing favourite Giovanni Pernice has quit the flagship BBC show.
Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis is set to star in a new BBC drama - two years after she left EastEnders.The 29-year-old actress rose to fame as Frankie Lewis on the soap back in 2020. Rose, who was born deaf, will return to acting in Reunion - a thriller about a recently released deaf prisoner who was shunned by his community after committing a heinous crime.
Vito Coppola has shared an 'exciting' announcement with his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Dianne Buswell as the pair confirmed a major first. The talented dancers have confirmed they'll be taking to the stage, just the two of them, for the first time.
Giovanni Pernice left his girlfriend a gushing five-word message on her latest social media post as they appeared loved-up on a recent holiday.
Strictly Come Dancing legend Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a heartbreaking post telling fans she'd been left feeling "terrified and heartbroken".The former EastEnders actress, who was partnered with Giovanni Pernice on the BBC dance show, was among those who reached out to comfort her after the Instagram message. Rose was responding to news that a British toddler had her hearing restored after becoming the first person in a pioneering gene therapy trial to 'treat' deafness. She referenced the development by sharing a picture of herself as a little girl, saying: "It feel like the end." Giovanni, 33, swiftly replied to the 29-year-old's post with three love hearts and liked the post.
Giovanni Pernice has been seen cosying up to his girlfriend as they enjoy some time in the sunshine. The Strictly Come Dancing star and his new love Molly Brown have ditched the UK after Giovanni wrapped up his latest solo tour.
Giovanni Pernice appears to have ditched the UK after finishing up his latest tour as his girlfriend took to social media with a poolside snap. The Strictly Come Dancing star recently finished his latest epic run of solo shows while fans await news of his return to the BBC One dance contest.
Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola appeared to have been left feeling 'sad' for his 'baby' Ellie Leach after she was seen in tears during her latest TV appearance. The actress was seen during the fourth episode of new ITVBe reality series Drama Queens which aired on Wednesday night (May 1).
Oti Mabuse gave fellow mums a relatable update after she admitted to breathing a 'sigh of relief' during return to the UK. The former Strictly Come Dancing star and her husband Marius Lepure recently headed to South Africa.
Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has shared the hilarious moment his shirtless video with Vito Coppola went quite wrong. The dancers are currently reunited as a number of the BBC One dance show's professionals hit the road.
Giovanni Pernice sweetly declared his 'love' for his co-star just days after sharing his first loved-up display with his new girlfriend. The Strictly Come Dancing star was commenting on a post from his co-star and 'leading lady' Lauren Oakley.
Craig Revel Horwood has melted fans' hearts as he shared a sweet baby update after revealing he's undergone an unusual surgery. The Strictly Come Dancing judge was seen letting his hair down over the weekend as he celebrated the birthday of Sara Davies.
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