Giovanni Pernice 'supported' by Anton Du Beke amid Strictly 'abuse' claims

Giovanni Pernice, star of Strictly Come Dancing has been facing some tough accusations recently. A trio of Strictly partners from the past series', including Amanda Abbington are reportedly lawyering up for legal action against him. Actress Amanda, Giovanni's partner in the previous Strictly series, withdrew after just five weeks citing "personal reasons".

Giovanni Pernice has branded allegations about his teaching methods “simply false” after it emerged he will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2024. The Italian dancer has been part of the BBC One celebrity dancing show since 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote.

Giovanni Pernice has sent a message out to his fans after leaving Strictly Come Dancing, thanking the 'full house' who came to watch him and Anton Du Beke perform in the latest stop on their tour. The 33 year old dancer has faced a controversial past few months after actress Amanda Abbington, who was his celebrity partner on Strictly Come Dancing last year, left the show early and later claimed she suffered from PTSD.The BBC reportedly launched an internal investigation after receiving complaints from his previous celebrity dance partners and Giovanni denied any claims of "abusive or threatening behaviour".

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left ecstatic after Anton du Beke announced he will be continuing to tour with Giovanni Pernice, despite the dancer being axed from the BBC show.

Giovanni Pernice has taken to social media for the first time since it was announced he wouldn't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer wasn't included in the line-up of professional dancers confirmed by the BBC who will return to the ballroom later this year.

Giovanni Pernice has finally spoken out after being dropped from Strictly Come Dancing, vowing to keep dancing despite the setback. The 33-year-old professional dancer has been embroiled in controversy for months following allegations about his behaviour during his latest stint on the BBC dance competition, all of which he has denied.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has spoken out following the news that Giovanni Pernice won't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing.The actress, who took home the glitterball trophy with Giovanni in 2021, made a splash on Instagram with an exciting update just after the 2024 Strictly cast was revealed. The 29 year old star is set to delve into her ancestry on the BBC's Who Do You Think You Are? and joining a stellar line-up, including Line of Duty's Vicky McClure, TV host Paddy McGuinness, TOWIE icon Gemma Collins, Olympic legend Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, and pop sensations Olly Murs and Mel C.

Strictly Come Dancing returns later this year with a brand new line-up of celebrities, and apparently new rules too.The BBC are said to have launched a new duty of care package in the wake of the bullying allegations made against pro-dancer Giovanni Pernice. As first reported by The Sun, the BBC will include new measures to protect the 2024 celebrity contestants and professional dancers including on-call counsellors, cameras to film training, post-show therapy and even chaperones if requested by the stars.The BBC have also appointed a duty of care executive for the next 12 months.

Debbie McGee has expressed her sorrow over Giovanni Pernice's departure from Strictly Come Dancing.The dynamic duo, who danced their way to third place in the 2017 series of the BBC show, captured the hearts of viewers with their stunning performances.Taking to social media, Debbie shared her feelings: "I'm heartbroken for @pernicegiovann1.". Reflecting on her time on Strictly, she added: "My memories of Strictly will always be happy and life changing. He nurtured me through my grief and gave me the confidence that I could do things I thought were beyond me." The BBC recently announced the line-up of professional dancers for the new season, confirming Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola as returning pros, reports the Liverpool Echo.

As news breaks that Giovanni Pernice won’t be returning to BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, James and Ola Jordan took to This Morning to share their thoughts, causing Ben Shephard to ‘step in’. James Jordan, who was on the show for 8 years, claimed he wanted his Strictly partner to have the ‘best Strictly experience they could,’ after admitting he was known for being ‘outspoken’. “I honestly believe that if you went and asked all of them, they would say they had a great time,” 46-year-old former Strictly star said.

One of Giovanni Pernice's former dance partners has spoken out in support after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer wasn't included in the line-up of professional dancers from the BBC who will return to the ballroom later this year.

One Strictly Come Dancing professional has broken ranks to publicly show their support for Giovanni Pernice amidst a current BBC investigation into his conduct with past celebrity partners on the show.The investigation began after Amanda Abbington, who was paired with Giovanni in 2023, shared that she had developed PTSD from his training. Despite the ongoing investigation, one former Strictly star has taken to social media to display admiration for Giovanni, in possible contradictions to the suspected instruction from BBC for professionals not to comment on the issue. Lauren Oakley, who has worked with Giovanni on the BBC show and on his UK dance tour, has now shared a video the pair of them, alongside Strictly judge Anton Du Beke.

The BBC has finally broken silence over the ongoing saga concerning Strictly professional, Giovanni Pernice, who's been under scrutiny due to claims about his behaviour. Facing allegations of "threatening and abusive" actions during rehearsal time on Strictly, which he vehemently denies, the 33 year old dancer has found himself at the core of an internal investigation.

Giovanni Pernice appeared to be brushing off the controversy currently surrounding him on Monday (27 May) as he flashed a thumbs-up while leaving dance rehearsals with his fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke. The professional dancer, 33, is currently embroiled in an internal investigation by the BBC after being accused of serious workplace misconduct by his three of his former Strictly partners.

The case against Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice is escalating, with reports suggesting his former partners have 'picture proof' of alleged training injuries.There are fears that the BBC dance show may not bounce back from a dossier being compiled against the professional dancer. Giovanni has vehemently denied any allegations of misconduct and expressed surprise at claims about his 'intense training methods'. Reports now suggest that those involved in the dispute are preparing to present a list of allegations to the BBC, including photographic evidence of training injuries.

One of Giovanni Pernice's former dance partners has publicly shown her support for the Strictly Come Dancing star, who has been facing criticism recently.

Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, two of Strictly Come Dancing's most beloved stars, are set to hit the stage together in just a month for their highly anticipated tour.The dynamic duo will be showcasing their dance prowess in their live show, Anton and Giovanni, away from the Strictly spotlight. However, there have been whispers of uncertainty surrounding the tour following some backlash related to complaints about Giovanni's alleged conduct on Strictly.

Giovanni Pernice has been at the forefront of drama as of late, with ex-partners of the Italian dancer coming forward to throw 'abuse' claims at him, as he stepped down from the BBC show.

Giovanni Pernice, the Strictly Come Dancing star, was seen enjoying a seaside trip with his girlfriend Molly Brown, looking cheerful despite the ongoing BBC investigation into 'serious misconduct' allegations against him. In one photo, a shirtless Giovanni flaunted his toned body in black shorts as he embraced Molly.The model looked stunning, showing off her figure in a black bikini while snuggling up to her beau.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice has reportedly employed lawyers to help clear his name following allegations of abuse. The dancer has faced allegations from several of his former partners including a complaint made by actress Amanda Abbington who quit the competition prematurely last year. A spokesperson for Giovanni told The Sun that a lawyer is acting on his behalf - and confirmed the BBC are investigating.The spokesman said: “Schillings is engaging with BBC Studios to provide it with Giovanni’s evidence to strongly rebut the claims being made about him and confirm that Giovanni is fully cooperating with that process.