June 21st 2024.
According to reports, there are talks going on about Giovanni Pernice joining the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing, after he recently left the BBC program. The 2024 line-up of professional dancers was announced earlier this month, with the return of Amy Dowden after her cancer diagnosis and reigning champion Vito Coppola. However, Giovanni's name was missing from the list, following rumors that he had quit the show and that the BBC was investigating allegations about his behavior and teaching methods.
Over the past few months, the 33-year-old Italian dancer has faced accusations from former contestants, including Amanda Abbington, who left Strictly after just five weeks last year, citing personal reasons. She later revealed that her experience on the show left her with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It has been reported that Amanda met with Giovanni's former dance partners, Laura Whitmore and Ranvir Singh, to discuss their experiences with him on the show. There have even been talks about possible legal action being taken against him.
Meanwhile, Giovanni has taken to social media to defend himself, stating that he rejects any allegations of abusive or threatening behavior and that he is looking forward to clearing his name. He has also reportedly hired lawyers to fight against these claims. It seems that Giovanni will not be a part of the 2024 line-up of Strictly dancers, but there are rumors that he is in talks to join an international version of the show.
According to a source, Giovanni is in advanced talks to join the Italian version of Strictly, Dancing with the Stars. The source also stated that the show's bosses are eager to sign him as a judge due to his fame and status in the UK. However, they are also open to him performing as a professional dancer if he still wants to compete. This seems like a great opportunity for Giovanni to start a new chapter in his career, as he has previously considered other options, such as appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, but dance will always be his passion.
Giovanni's former dance partner on Strictly, Amanda Abbington, quit the competition after week 5 in 2023. It seems that she has been a key figure in the allegations against him, as she has been in contact with other contestants to discuss their experiences with him. Despite all of this controversy, Giovanni is currently on tour with his co-star Anton Du Beke, receiving support from other Strictly dancers.
In his latest statement, posted on June 16, Giovanni addressed his fans and followers, stating that there have been untrue stories about him in the media every week. He reiterated that he has always denied any allegations of abusive or threatening behavior and that the latest accusations are false. He also mentioned that he is cooperating with the BBC's investigation and is looking forward to clearing his name and establishing the truth. He expressed his gratitude for the support from his fans and hopes to see them soon.
The Agency has reached out to Giovanni's representatives for a comment on the situation. In the meantime, fans can look forward to the return of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One and iPlayer later this year. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can contact the entertainment team at The Agency through email, phone, or their website's Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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