Giovanni Pernice breaks silence after BBC 'launch investigation' into Strictly star

Giovanni has hit back at recent allegations made against him (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Giovanni Pernice has spoken out for the first time since the BBC reportedly launched an investigation into him. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 32, has been the subject of damning allegations since his former partner Amanda Abbington claimed the show left her with post-traumatic stress disorder. Giovanni has been hit with new allegations as the Sherlock actress, 52, reportedly claimed he "stamped on her foot" during his "militant" training sessions on the BBC programme.

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He began: "To my dear fans, You will be as surprised as I am that allegations have bee.