SHIRLEY Ballas has reportedly been ordered to rein in her support for Giovanni Pernice by 'furious' Strictly bosses. Head judge Shirley , 63, repeatedly defied BBC orders by speaking out in support of Giovanni, 33, amid his complant row. 4 Shirley Ballas has been ordered to rein in her support for Giovanni Pernice Credit: Rex 4 Giovanni is currently at the centre of a shock complaints row Credit: Getty Show stars had been instructed to remain quiet on his exit amid the ongoing investigation into his training room behaviour following complaints from Amanda Abbington and three other former celebrity partners.
But the ballroom expert has been vocal with her opinions and hasn't shown any signs of wavering. A source has now told The Mirror : “Shirley has been told she needs to rein it in and not talk about Giovanni in the context of the case. "It’s such a complex thing that we can’t have people associated with the show speaking out about it.
” The Sun has contacted Shirley's reps and the BBC for comment. Just a few weeks ago, Shirley was more than happy to discuss the controversy at the TRIC Awards in London. When asked if she would miss him from this year's line-up, she said: “I think that the show will be absolutely amazing, I can say that, and all the boys and girls that are coming back are fabulous, that’s what makes Strictly so special.
” She previously branded him a “perfect gentleman” and defended his teaching technique. Most read in TV 'DEVASTATING' Dozens .
