EXCLUSIVE This is a drag! Giovanni Pernice hits back at 'false' claims the former Strictly Come Dancing star would 'grab his crotch' when partners did well - as 'furious' BBC bosses blast leaks of confidential probe details By Katie Hind Published: 17:46 EDT, 16 June 2024 | Updated: 17:51 EDT, 16 June 2024 e-mail View comments It's the BBC inquiry that could determine the future of the broadcaster's crown jewel, Strictly Come Dancing . For weeks executives have been investigating claims that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice behaved 'abrasively' to his celebrity partner, Amanda Abbington . However, the Daily Mail can reveal BBC bosses are 'furious' that leaks of confidential details of the probe have been made public.
Yesterday it was reported claims that Pernice would 'grab his crotch' when one of his partners did well have been heard by investigators. The Sun newspaper also told how Ms Abbington said her foot was bruised after Pernice stood on it. Giovanni Pernice took a smoke break as he made his first appearance since being overlooked for the forthcoming twenty second-series of Strictly Come Dancing For weeks executives have been investigating claims that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice (left) behaved 'abrasively' to his celebrity partner, Amanda Abbington (right) BBC bosses are said to be 'concerned' and are wanting to find out how this information is being released.
They are also worried that the leaks mean that Pernice, who quit Strictly in April after nine yea.