September 14th 2024.
Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice have been close friends for a long time, sharing a love for dance and a passion for the popular TV show Strictly Come Dancing. However, recent allegations of misconduct against Giovanni have caused a stir in the media, leading to a public show of support from Anton.
Former Strictly stars, including Amanda Abbington and Laura Whitmore, have come forward with complaints about Giovanni's behavior during training sessions. These allegations prompted the BBC to launch an investigation. Amanda, who left the competition midway through last season, has spoken out about her traumatic experience with Giovanni, calling him a "bully" and accusing him of exhibiting "toxic" behavior when the cameras were off.
While Giovanni has denied any wrongdoing and is determined to clear his name, the BBC's investigation is still ongoing. In the midst of all this, Anton has made it clear where his loyalty lies, openly showing his support for his friend. Anton and Giovanni have not only worked together on Strictly but have also toured and even filmed a travel show together.
Despite the controversy, Anton hopes to see Giovanni back on the dancefloor. However, he is also looking forward to seeing Aljaz Skorjanec, who is returning to the show this year after a break. Anton believes that the focus should now be on the new season, which promises to bring an exciting lineup of celebrities, including JB Gill, Shayne Ward, and Sarah Hadland.
Addressing the scandal, Anton, who was a professional dancer on the show until 2020, shared his perspective as someone who is no longer involved. He expressed his disappointment at any negative press surrounding the show and hopes that the new season will bring only positive experiences for everyone involved.
Amanda herself has given a new interview, where she opened up about her experience with Giovanni, describing his behavior as "unnecessary, abusive, cruel, and mean." She also explained that she spoke out because she couldn't sit back and let him treat other people the same way.
Meanwhile, Giovanni, who has kept a low profile since the allegations surfaced, is set to return to TV screens later this year. He has signed on to the Italian version of Strictly, Ballando con le Stelle, and is excited to be back in his home country.
Although Giovanni and fellow pro dancer Graziano Di Prima were both let go from Strictly this year, the rest of the nation's favorite dancers are returning for the show's 20th anniversary. This includes Amy Dowden, who was absent last season due to breast cancer treatment. Anton is also back, joining Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, and Motsi Mabuse on the judging panel.
The BBC's investigation into Giovanni's conduct is still ongoing, and the results are yet to be published. In the meantime, the much-awaited launch show of Strictly Come Dancing will air tonight on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Despite the recent controversy, the show promises to bring the same level of excitement and entertainment that fans have come to love over the years.
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