Strictly's Shirley Ballas comes out in support of Giovanni Pernice amid 'abusive behaviour' claims

Another Strictly Come Dancing star has commented on Giovanni Pernice's exit from the show as Shirley Ballas said the 'show must go on'. Earlier this month, the BBC confirmed the professional dancer line-up for the upcoming 2024 series which didn't include the Italian dancer.

Another Strictly Come Dancing star has shared their support for Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he won't be appearing in this year's series.The professional dancer has been at the centre of controversy over recent months following allegations about his behaviour on the show. Giovanni, 33, has denied the allegations. It has been confirmed that the BBC has launched an internal investigation.

Shirley Ballas has teased excitement for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, saying the announcement of the 2024 line-up will come 'rather soon.

Giovanni Pernice is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to join another reality show, after his departure from Strictly Come Dancing. The 33v year old left the show following complaints about his approach to training on the show from former celebrity dance partner Amanda Abbington and three other former partners. Amanda accused him of "abusive or threatening behaviour" that left her "broken and in tears" and suffering from "mild Post Traumatic Stress Disorder".

Giovanni Pernice is reportedly engaging in talks for a return to the dance floor, but it appears he'll be stepping out on a different stage, as it's not the UK version of the beloved series.

Amanda Abbington found solace in the arms of a friend and was visibly upset during a girls' day out in London.The esteemed 50 year old actress from hits like Mr Selfridge and Sherlock seemed overwhelmed as she received a consoling embrace from her actress friend Sue Vincent outside the famous The Groucho Club in Soho this past Wednesday. This emotional moment follows Amanda's dramatic exit from last year's Strictly Come Dancing, which at the time she attributed to 'personal reasons'.

Giovanni Pernice has been seen out and about as he enjoyed his downtime between shows as his Strictly Come Dancing furore continues. The dancer is currently back on stage alongside his friend and now former co-star Anton Du Beke.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has been spotted visiting high street casinos at 9.45am after his axe from the hit BBC dance show amid ‘abuse' allegations. It was confirmed last week that Giovanni will not return for the new series, on which he has performed for nine years. He joined the show in 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote.

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has backed Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning to the show this year amid allegations about his behaviour.

Shirley Ballas has spoken out with praise for Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he won't be returning to 'Strictly Come Dancing this year. The 63-year-old star serves as head judge on the BBC dance show while Giovanni spent several years as a professional dancer.

Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence following news that he won't be part of the professional line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. It comes after the dancer, 33, is undergoing a BBC investigation following claims of "abusive or threatening behaviour" towards his celebrity partners during the show. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, 15 June, Giovanni wrote a lengthy statement and said he looks forward to "establishing the truth".

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 star Amanda Abbington has returned to the BBC in a surprising move, having quit the dance competition early last year and claiming that her experience on the show left her with post-traumatic stress disorder. The Sherlock star, 52, reportedly demanded to see CCTV footage of rehearsals with her professional partner Giovanni Pernice after leaving the programme, with the BBC reportedly launching an internal investigation into Giovanni's behaviour on the 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, defiantly continuing to dance. The 33 year old professional dancer has been embroiled in controversy for months following his latest appearance on the BBC dance show due to allegations about his behaviour, which he 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.