Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has 'rejected any suggestion of abusive behaviour' amid claims his former partner Amanda Abbington was left 'bullied' during training
Strictly 's Giovanni Pernice has issued a vehement denial over allegations he was "threatening or abusive" during his training sessions with Amanda Abbington and has vowed to "clear his name".
Earlier this year, it was reported Amanda had demanded to see behind-the-scenes footage of their time training together. The BBC are now reportedly investigating Giovanni after three of his former partners are said to have instructed lawyers. The corporation is said to be "evidence gathering". It read: "To my dear fans, You will be as surprised as I am that allegations have been made about my dance teaching methods in the media this week. Of course, I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I look forward to clearing my name. Those who have followed my journey on Strictly Come Dancing over the last decade will know that I am passionate and competitive. No-one is more ambitious for my dance partners than me.
The source claimed Amanda would be "in tears" as their communication broke down and shared how she "tried every avenue to try and make it work". It has been claimed "crisis talks" would happen every Friday following their rehearsal footage being seen by producers. "She desperately wanted it to work but invariably it would break down," they said. "An urgent medical condition eventually allowed her to quit.
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