THE Giovanni Pernice investigation is "about a lot more" than the former Strictly dancer being a "strict trainer", claims a source. Accusers are convinced the truth will come out, they added. Panicked BBC bosses are scouring years of footage featuring the 33-year-old pro amid the scandal engulfing the long-running show.
Corporation chiefs have instructed producers to look back on hundreds of hours’ worth of his training sessions as they brace themselves for more complaints. Meanwhile, Amanda Abbington — one of those who has filed complaints against the Sicilian — has vowed to leave “nothing unsaid” in her meeting with investigators this week. An insider said: “Amanda believes she has a duty to ensure the truth comes out.
"There’s a suggestion this is all about Giovanni simply being a strict trainer and someone who pushes people too hard. It’s about a lot more than that. “Meanwhile the BBC who have, until now, dragged their heels on this developing story, are duty-bound to investigate the matter fully to get to the bottom of these complaints.
“Archive footage through the years is being examined so that a full and frank verdict can be reached.” It comes after The Sun revealed the controversial dancer had quit the hit show . A day later we revealed a top legal firm had been contacted by “numerous” celebrities complaining about Giovanni’s “toxic” training methods .
Presenter Laura Whitmore is one of the complainants and at least one other star has .
