STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have rushed to Giovanni Pernice’s defence amid a probe over his behaviour in the rehearsal room. Three former celebrity partners – including Laura Whitmore and Amanda Abbington – have come forward to make formal complaints about the Italian dancer, claiming they were left “traumatised” by the experience of working with him. It’s since been claimed others may join them as the investigation continues, with the third partner who’s come forward not named.
Gio, who quit the upcoming series of Strictly ahead of rumours circulating this week, has since denied all allegations against him in a bid to "clear his name". Rubbishing the claims on Instagram, he wrote: "To my dear fans, I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour , and I look forward to clearing my name. "Those who have followed my journey on Strictly Come Dancing over the last decade will know that I am passionate and competitive.
” "No-one is more ambitious for my dance partners than me,” he continued. “I have always striven to help them be the very best dancers they can be. “This has always come from a place of love and wanting to win - for me and my dance partners.
Thank you all once again for your continued love and support!" Fans have flocked to the statement to give their support to Gio, with others slamming his past competition partners for not speaking out in his defence. “I would like to see more of the other pros, judges and former partners coming .
