Janette Manrara 'steering clear' of Strictly pals Giovanni and Graziano in 'messy time'
dailyrecord.co.ukJanette Manrara has opened up about her "very saddened" state over the controversy engulfing Strictly Come Dancing, having been a fixture on the BBC series for more than ten years.The dance professional, who has also taken the reins as host of the Strictly spin-off It Takes Two, confessed she's steered clear of contacting fellow pros and close pals Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima following their dismissal over allegations of mistreatment by their 2023 celebrity partners, Amanda Abbington and Zara McDermott.In an exclusive heart-to-heart with The Sun's Fabulous Magazine, Janette, when asked if she's spoken to Graziano or Giovanni amid the storm, admitted: "I've tried to steer clear."It's complicated and I'm a bit of a girl's girl.
I just don't know. They were both really great friends and I feel very saddened by everything that's happening, not just to them but to the [celebs] involved." "It's such a messy time right now..." she continued.
Janette also disclosed her initial reaction to the claims made against the dance programme, reports the Express. She said: "I was shocked, because you just never want to hear that.
But it is a dance show, it gets physical and it is a competition.""There is intensity that sometimes happens in the rehearsal rooms."Giovanni has vehemently refuted Amanda's accusations of "unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean" conduct during rehearsals, asserting his eagerness to "clear [his] name" while the BBC's inquiry is underway.Graziano has been accused of kicking and spitting at his 2023 dance partner Zara, expressing deep regret for some of his actions, but denying the spitting claim.Janette's joy comes from her one year old daughter Lyra, who she shares with husband Aljaz Skorjanec - now
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