June 8th 2024.
It seems that there is another setback for Strictly Come Dancing professional, Giovanni Pernice, as his fellow dancer and friend, Kai Widdrington, has pulled out of an event they were supposed to do together. This comes at a time when there are serious allegations surrounding Giovanni's behavior during training for the BBC dance show. As an investigation takes place, Giovanni's future as a pro on the show hangs in the balance.
Just a few days ago, Giovanni had announced plans for a dance class workshop in London, which would also feature Kai. The classes, organized in collaboration with Ballando UK, were exclusive and tickets were being sold for £100 per head. However, in a sudden turn of events, it has now been confirmed that Kai will no longer be joining Giovanni for the workshop.
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According to a statement released by Ballando on their Instagram, Kai had to pull out of the workshop due to a scheduling conflict. The Italian pro is currently on a tour with his girlfriend, Nadiya Bychkova, with dates all over the UK for the rest of the month. However, Giovanni will still be hosting the workshop solo, and tickets are still available.
The workshop also includes a judges' workshop with Giovanni, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke, where participants can attend individual classes with each of the Strictly stars. However, there have been several complaints made about Giovanni's training style, leading to an investigation by the BBC.
It was reported that his former partners, including Amanda Abbington, Laura Whitmore, and Ranvir Singh, had met to 'compare notes' about their experiences with Giovanni on the show. Sources say that Amanda, who is known for being outspoken, publicly spoke about her training sessions with Giovanni and described him as 'nasty.' She also claimed to have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after working with him and had even complained to BBC producers during the series.
Meanwhile, a male star has also been in touch with lawyers representing the complainants and has offered his support and backing to the women involved. However, Giovanni has strongly defended himself on social media, stating that he rejects any accusations of abusive or threatening behavior and looks forward to clearing his name.
The BBC has also addressed the ongoing speculation, stating that they do not comment on individual complaints and urge people not to indulge in speculation. They also assure that all complaints are handled with care, fairness, and sensitivity to everyone involved.
As the lineup for this year's Strictly pro cast is yet to be announced, fans are eagerly waiting to see if Giovanni will be returning to the show. However, it is expected that he may not be on the list, as he has been one of the longest-standing professionals on the show.
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