BBC Strictly's Giovanni Pernice accused of 'horrendous things' by former dance partner
21.05.2024 - 16:05
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A former dance partner of Giovanni Pernice, Korina Travis, has come forward with allegations that he did 'horrendous things to her' during their time working together at private events.
Travis's statement emerges amidst a flurry of controversy surrounding the Strictly Come Dancing star, as Giovanni finds himself at the centre of "abuse" claims after his recent appearance on the show.
In the latest series, Giovanni was paired with actress Amanda Abbington, who left the competition early for medical reasons. Abbington later claimed she suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder triggered by her experience on Strictly, and sources suggest she described Giovanni's training manner as "abrasive".
Reports then surfaced that Abbington requested to review behind-the-scenes footage of their rehearsals. Following these developments, it is reported that a BBC investigation is underway concerning Giovanni, with three of his previous partners allegedly engaging legal representation.
The broadcaster is reportedly in the process of "evidence gathering", amid the rumours that the additional celebrities have sought legal advice, reports the Mirror.
Amidst this turmoil, speculation is rife that Giovanni has departed from Strictly after a nine-year tenure. As Giovanni garners media attention, Travis has chosen this moment to speak out about her past experiences with him.
Speaking to The Sun, she alleged: "I've known him for years as a fellow competitor and he has done horrendous things to me. I will not speak about my experiences with him but I'm glad the world is seeing him for who he truly is."
However, she didn't provide further specifics regarding their alleged encounters.
Mirror Online has approached Giovanni's representatives for a