Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence following his axe from the BBC dance show after nine years amid bullying claims and a probe into his behaviour. 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 Giovanni Pernice has finally spoken out after being dropped from Strictly Come Dancing, vowing to keep dancing despite the setback. The 33-year-old professional dancer has been embroiled in controversy for months following allegations about his behaviour during his latest stint on the BBC dance competition, all of which he has denied. He was partnered with actress Amanda Abbington , who left the show early and later claimed to have suffered from PTSD.
The BBC reportedly launched an internal investigation after receiving complaints from his previous celebrity dance partners. The cast for the upcoming series of Strictly has been announced, and Giovanni's name was noticeably absent from the list of returning professional dancers. Responding to his abrupt departure from the show, Giovanni shared a video on his Instagram Stories of him leading a group dance session at Ballando UK.
He simply added three heart emojis to the post, indicating that he remains passionate about dance. The dancer is also set to return to the stage tomorrow night alongside friend and Strictly judge Anton Du Beke. Fan favourites including Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, A.