Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice 'sent former celebrity partner an offensive video ahead of live show, BBC bosses are told' By Owen Tonks For Mailonline Published: 00:56, 26 May 2024 | Updated: 01:14, 26 May 2024 e-mail 15 shares View comments BBC bosses conducting an investigation into allegations of serious workplace misconduct against Strictly Come Dancing 's Giovanni Pernice have reportedly been told he sent a former celebrity dance partner an offensive video clip. The BBC 's team are said to have been informed last week Giovanni, 33, sent the clip via WhatsApp before one of the series' Saturday live shows. According to The Sun , he did not make, commission or appear in the video.
BBC executives are currently believed to be scouring through nine years of Strictly footage to confirm or deny claims from three celebrities. Giovanni has strongly denied any wrongdoing, with a representative previously saying in a statement: 'Giovanni is fully committed to clearing his name and defending his rep against accusations against him.’ It is claimed three past contestants are compiling dossiers to hand to their £700-an-hour lawyers before sending it to BBC bosses.
BBC bosses conducting an investigation into allegations of misconduct against Strictly's Giovanni Pernice have reportedly been told he sent an ex dance partner an offensive video clip The BBC 's team are said to have been informed last week Giovanni, 33, sent the clip via WhatsApp before one of the series' Saturda.
