BBC intervention in Italian Strictly
BBC bosses reassured the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing that Giovanni Pernice was 'not a danger to contestants' before his hiring, following complaints from Amanda Abbington.
Transition to Ballando con le Stelle
After leaving British Strictly in May due to a complaint from Abbington, Pernice has now joined the Italian series, Ballando con le Stelle, as a professional dancer.
Clearance from BBC
Although the investigation into Abbington's claims is ongoing, the BBC's clearance of Pernice indicates they are likely to find him innocent of any wrongdoing.
Insider information
An insider revealed that the BBC intervened to support Pernice and give him a 'clean bill of health,' indicating their confidence in his behavior.
Delight at being part of the show
Pernice has expressed his happiness at joining Ballando con le Stelle and has been sharing rehearsal insights with his celeb partner, Bianca Guacerro, online.
Legal dispute and ongoing probe
Despite the ongoing investigation, lawyers for both parties have reviewed the findings but have conflicting interpretations, leading to delays in the public release of results. The investigation has reportedly cost over £500,000.
