Giovanni Pernice 'expected to be cleared of wrongdoing' by BBC after Strictly investigation
dailyrecord.co.ukGiovanni Pernice is expected to be cleared of all wrongdoing by the BBC following an investigation into his behavior towards former Strictly partner Amanda Abbington, reports suggest.The popular dance show has been mired in controversy for nearly a year following the sudden departure of 50-year-old Amanda and 33-year-old Giovanni last October.
Initially, health issues were cited as the reason for their exit, but Amanda later claimed that inappropriate practices during rehearsals led to their departure—a charge Giovanni has consistently denied.After Amanda’s allegations of mistreatment surfaced, several former contestants and professionals came forward with similar complaints about Giovanni's conduct.
Additionally, fellow dancer Graziano Di Prima was accused of abusive behavior, with allegations that he spat on and kicked his 2023 dance partner, Zara McDermott, during rehearsals.Both Giovanni and Graziano have since left the show and are working to rebuild their careers and public reputations.
Recent reports, however, suggest that Giovanni may soon be cleared of any misconduct in relation to his work with Amanda.According to the Mail on Sunday, a source stated: "The BBC wanted to exonerate Mr.
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