Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has denied any wrongdoing (Image: BBC) Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice is facing fresh accusations this week about his alleged behaviour towards his ex dance partner Korina Travis. The 29-year-old has performed with Giovanni, 33, at various private functions with many of the pair's performances pictured over the years. Korina, who was considered to be a professional on Strictly but lost out in 2016 to Chloe Hewitt, has now made a damning statement about his behaviour.
She said of Giovanni: “I’ve known him for years as a fellow competitor and he has done horrendous things to me. I will not speak about my experiences with him but I’m glad the world is seeing him for who he truly is. I’ll leave it at that.
” Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Giovanni for comment.
Korina's claim to The Sun come just days after the BBC reportedly launched an investigation into "serious workplace misconduct claims" by three of his former celebrity partners. A spokesperson from law firm Carter Ruck, who is acting for the complainants, has told Express.co.
uk: “There have been numerous serious complaints made to the BBC who are now in the process of evidence gathering. "As it is still an ongoing matter no further comment can be made at this stage." Speculation about Giovanni's teaching style grew after his latest celebrity partner Amanda Abbington quit the show last year just five weeks into the series .
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