Showbiz I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice . Giovanni Pernice will “fully co-operate” with the BBC after the broadcaster launched an investigation into his conduct while working as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing .
The 33-year-old Italian vowed he won’t be “cancelled” and has hired London-based attack dog legal firm Schillings. In a statement, his solicitors said: “Schillings is engaging with BBC studios to provide it with Giovanni’s evidence to strongly rebut claims being made about him and confirm that Giovanni is fully cooperating with that process. “As with any reality TV show, when decisions are being made for entertainment reasons, the producers have a duty of care.
” “Giovanni is fully committed to clearing his name and defending his rep against accusations against him.” A source close to Pernice added to MailOnline: “Giovanni has instructed Schillings and is clear he will not be cancelled by spurious and unfounded allegations in the press. “He has faith in the process and is fully participating, that is the right and proper forum for the all allegations to be made and reviewed.
“He is confident he will clear his name, the only substantive allegation is that he stepped on someone else’s toes - an occupational hazard dancing professionally or at a wedding. “Giovanni has made no secret that he is a hard taskmaster, that's what is required on Strictly. “B.
