Giovanni Expects to be Cleared
Giovanni Pernice, the 33-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star, expects to be cleared in the misconduct probe after a meeting with the BBC. This comes after his former partner, Amanda Abbington, complained about inappropriate behavior during their time on the show.
Amanda Breaks Her Silence
Today, Amanda Abbington broke her silence over the scandal, revealing that she endured five weeks of inappropriate behavior last year. She later withdrew from the competition and was diagnosed with PTSD.
Amanda's Allegations
Amanda stated that Giovanni's behavior was unnecessary, abusive, cruel, and mean. She emphasized the importance of creating a safe and kind environment in rehearsal rooms, which she felt was lacking during her time on the show.
Giovanni's Response
According to reports, Giovanni expects to be cleared after a meeting with BBC bosses where evidence was presented. Amanda's comments were reportedly not included in the dossier, leading to speculation that her claims may not be considered credible.
Amanda's Experience
Amanda claimed that her experience with Giovanni was not an isolated incident and mentioned that other stars have also raised concerns about his behavior. She criticized the BBC for allegedly ignoring complaints about Giovanni's conduct in the past.
Allegations Against Graziano Di Prima
Last week, fellow Italian dancer Graziano Di Prima was removed from Strictly following allegations of aggressive behavior towards another contestant during training sessions.
