Giovanni Pernice has released a statement hitting out at 'totally untrue stories'. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info Strictly star Giovanni Pernice has fought back against "the latest accusations" made towards him, vowing to vindicate himself. The 33-year-old Italian dancer took to social media in the small hours of Sunday to dismiss as "totally untrue stories" while expressing gratitude for fan support amidst a BBC probe. Giovanni, notable in his absence from this year's Strictly line-up, has been engulfed by controversy over purported conduct during his most recent stint on the dance show - claims he robustly rejects.
He was teamed with actress Amanda Abbington, who exited the programme prematurely and later alleged PTSD. Reports suggest an internal BBC investigation followed complaints from Amanda and other past celebrity partners. Over the weekend, additional allegations emerged about Giovanni's on-set behaviour on Strictly, which the professional quick-stepped away from.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Instagram was his chosen platform to share a statement with his followers, reports the Mirror . The dancer, who clinched the Glitterball trophy alongside Rose Ayling-Ellis in 2019, penned: "To my fans and followers, Every week, there are totally untrue stories about me in the media. As you know, I have always rejected any suggestion of abusive or threatening b.
