Strictly stars who have deserted Giovanni Pernice amid 'abuse' claims and the pals who have stuck by him

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.

Giovanni Pernice will not be taking to the dance floor on Strictly Come Dancing this year.

The Strictly Come Dancing line-up has been announced - and Giovanni Pernice won't appear following allegations of 'abuse' from former celebrity partners. Giovanni's Strictly partner Amanda Abbington, whom he danced with in 2023, claimed to have PTSD following her experience on the show.

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.

Giovanni Pernice looked as loved-up as ever as he posed alongside his girlfriend Molly Brown and their new addition ahead of his first public appearance since more allegations have been made about his conduct on Strictly Come Dancing.

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.

Giovanni Pernice isn't letting the recent controversy surrounding his training habits dampen his spirits as he continues to promote his upcoming show with fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke. Despite facing allegations of 'abusive behaviour' from former celebrity dance partners including Amanda Abbington, Giovanni took to Instagram to share a video with Anton, promoting their joint summer tour.The pair are set to star in a new stage show titled Anton and Giovanni Together: The Live Tour.

Peter Andre has broken the silence on his experience with Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice amid the ongoing row surrounding the Italian dancer.

Strictly Come Dancing is facing a significant challenge in recruiting female celebrities for this year's show due to the controversy surrounding professional dancer Giovanni Pernice.

Giovanni Pernice, the 33 year old Italian dancer who reportedly left Strictly Come Dancing, has jetted off on holiday with his stunning girlfriend Molly Brown. He recently broke his social media silence with a sweet comment on his girlfriend Molly Brown's Instagram post, amid reports of a BBC "investigation" his behaviour on the show. Molly, a 25 year old model, posted a series of holiday snaps featuring the couple on her Instagram account.

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.

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.

Giovanni Pernice has ignored the Strictly Come Dancing ‘abuse’ claims that continue to engulf him, as he took a big step in his relationship with girlfriend, Molly Brown.The model took to Instagram on Tuesday to introduce the new dog, Roxy, they are looking after together as she shared a sweet snap of the pro dancer cradling the tiny Pomeranian. She shared further Instagram Story posts of the tiny new addition as it settled in to its new home. Giovanni and Molly, who are believed to have started dating in February of this year, are recently back from a romantic holiday to Dubai, where they soaked up the sun at fancy beach clubs and dined in some of the city's best restaurants.

Giovanni Pernice's sister has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the Strictly Come Dancing star, saying his family are "behind him".The professional dancer has hit the headlines after it was claimed that the BBC has launched an internal investigation following formal complains from three former Strictly contestants. It's been claimed that the three contestants - understood to be actress Amanda Abbington and two other high profile names - logged complaints separately but with the same legal firm.The corporation is now reportedly "evidence gathering" in the wake of the damning allegations. After Giovanni, 33, shut down the allegations in a statement, his older sister Angela has now spoken out about the alleged investigation.

Giovanni Pernice's family have appeared to voice their support for the Strictly star, following 'abuse' claims from previous dancing partners during his time on the show.

Following reports that Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice is thought to have left the hit BBC series after 10 years, it looks like the future of another star could be on the rocks. Ukranian pro dancer Nadiya Bychkova has admitted she has no idea if she'll be coming back and is none the wiser about her involvement in the upcoming series.