ANOTHER Strictly Come Dancing feud has been revealed as Giovanni Pernice faces investigation over claims of 'abuse'. The Italian pro dancer has come under fire after three of his former celebrity dance partners came together to launch legal action against his conduct on the BBC show. The claims have created tension in the Strictly Come Dancing world with many of Giovanni's former co-stars remaining tight-lipped and refusing to speak on the allegations.
However, some have already begun to make their feelings clear with reigning champ Vito Coppola and former show pro Kevin Clifton having unfollowed the star online. Now, TWO MORE stars have also followed suit in a bid to distance themselves from the embattled pro. Vito's celeb partner, Coronation Street and Drama Queens star Ellie Leach has opted to hit the unfollow button on Gio since he posted a statement on Instagram to refute any allegations of "threatening and abusive" behaviour.
Similarly, Ellie Simmonds has also chosen to cut ties with the star as the heat continues to grow. Few have come out in support of Gio with some fans speculating that current stars have had their hands tied when it comes to making their feelings known as a result of the Beeb's strict impartiality rules. Despite this, The Sun revealed yesterday that Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has distanced herself from show partner Giovanni amid the investigation.
Rose, 29, and Giovanni made history in 2021 when she became the first deaf contestant to win the.