Goiovanni Pernice has denied being "abusive" to Amanda Abbington and said he will "clear his name". The BBC pro dancer has faced allegations of "stamping" on Amanda's foot during "abrasive" rehearsals behind-the-scenes on the show - but he has denied it. Gio wrote on Instagram today: "To my dear fans you will be as surprised as I am that allegations have been made about my dance teaching methods in the media this week.
Of course, I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I look forward to clearing my name. "Those who have followed my journey on Strictly Come Dancing over the last decade will know that I am passionate and competitive. No-one is more ambitious for my dance partners than me.
I have always striven to help them be the very best dancers they can be. This has always come from a place of love and wanting to win - for me and my dance partners. READ MORE Spain warns UK tourists Majorca and Ibiza 'can't take' their 'type' of tourism "Thank you all once again for your continued love and support!" He signed off with a cheery: "Giovanni," as fans rushed to support him.
An Instagram user wrote: "I would like to see more of the other pros, judges and former partners coming out and publicly sticking up for you. I know Michelle, Debbie and Shirley have in the past but where is everyone else?" "I’m sorry but I think one had a very jealous partner, one was your exes best friend and the other really fancied you but you wasn’t interested. Apologies if an.