SEVERAL of Giovanni Pernice's former Strictly co-stars have today broken their social media silence - after the axed star vowed to clear his name. Gio, 33, is being investigated by the BBC after at least three of his former celebrity partners made complaints about him . 7 Giovanni Pernice being investigated by the BBC after at least three of his former partners made claims against him Credit: Rex 7 Gio's fellow professional dancers have been slowly breaking their social media silence Credit: Rex 7 It comes amid the ongoing Amanda Abbington row Credit: PA 7 Gio's Strictly co-stars Carlos and Dianne revealed they were working together Credit: Instagram The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer denied the claims in a statement released on Instagram, stating that he "rejected any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and looked forward to clearing his name".

It comes after fans have been left convinced that stars of the show have been banned from supporting Giovanni . Now several of his fellow pros have broken their social media silence amid the ongoing row. Whilst still not addressing Gio, Karen Hauer has posted that she is enjoying a break with her boyfriend.

Carlos Gu shared a picture of him and fellow Strictly star Dianne Buswell . Jowita Przystał posted a selfie, and Gorka Marquez revealed he was in the recording studio. While some celebrities, including Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing, have publicly thrown their support behind Gio , fans have noticed that his c.