Giovanni Pernice mystery as Amanda Abbington deletes her account as it's revealed he's been axed from Strictly Come Dancing
10.06.2024 - 16:31
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Amanda Abbington has wiped her social media presence clean as Giovanni Pernice faces a shocking exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The Sherlock star seems to have vanished from several online platforms, including Instagram and X (previously known as Twitter), coinciding with the day it was confirmed that Giovanni won't be returning for the 2024 series.
The 33 year old dancer has faced allegations from several of his former partners over his behaviour, which he has denied.
Giovanni, who joined the BBC One dance extravaganza in 2015 and made it to the final with Corrie's Georgia May Foote, was noticeably absent from the recently announced professional line-up for 2024 amidst swirling rumours about his future on the show.
The champion of the Italian Championships, originally from Sicily, was last seen dancing with Amanda, who pulled out of the contest in 2023 for "personal reasons". He has previously denied any accusations of "abusive or threatening behaviour" and expressed his eagerness to "clear my name".
There are also whispers that Amanda had requested to see rehearsal footage from their time together. Reports suggest that a BBC probe is underway concerning Giovanni after three of his previous partners reportedly sought legal advice, reports the Mirror.
The broadcaster is reportedly in the midst of "evidence gathering", amid suggestions that "at least one or two more celebrities" might have approached lawyers regarding the matter. In 2021, Giovanni Pernice was crowned the Strictly Come Dancing champion alongside EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history as the first deaf contestant to win.
The line-up of professional dancers returning for the next series of the hit show, set to air later this year, has now been
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