8 months, 4 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice faces agonising wait on his Strictly Come Dancing future until show boss returns from maternity leave: 'Everything has been put on hold'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice faces an agonising wait to learn whether he will be returning to the show with plans for the next series on hold while its boss is on maternity leave. It is not yet known if the Italian heart throb will be re-signed after actress Amanda Abbington - his partner from last year’s show - claimed to have suffered post traumatic stress disorder from appearing on the programme. Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice faces an agonising wait to learn whether he will be returning to the show while its boss is on maternity leave It is not yet known if the Italian heart throb will be re-signed after actress Amanda Abbington claimed to have suffered post traumatic stress disorder from appearing on the programme ‘For Giovanni, it means he has to wait to see his fate. It is said to have led to ‘tears being shed.’ Singh and Whitmore had both told of their trying experiences with Pernice, but the BBC are said to believe that Pernice simply want to ‘get the best out of his partners.’ Pernice had been partnered with Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington last year before she sensationally quit the series five weeks later for ‘personal reasons' Three of his former celebrity partners, including Laura Whitmore and Ranvir Singh reportedly met to discuss their difficult experiences working with him Pernice shrugged off his latest Strictly crisis as he arrived for his live show last Sunday, as his rift with actress Amanda Abbington shows no signs of going away Sources at the Corporation have said that they do ‘regret’ pairing him with Abbington and should have linked him instead with the more determined Angela Scanlon, the Irish television presenter.

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17 hours, 2 minutes ago

Giovanni Pernice to spend Christmas with dance partner after vowing to marry her following their stunning victory on Italian Strictly Come Dancing - as she warns he faces 'acid test' from her family

Daily Mail

Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice is spending Christmas with his Italian dance partner after they scooped top prize in the country's version of the popular dance show. Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice with his Italian dance partner Bianca Guaccero, 43, after they scooped top prize in the country's version of the popular dance show The two met when he joined …

Giovanni Pernice, 34, gets a matching tattoo with new girlfriend Bianca Guaccero, 43, after vowing to marry her following their epic win on Italian Strictly Come Dancing

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17 hours, 30 minutes ago

Giovanni Pernice, 34, gets a matching tattoo with new girlfriend Bianca Guaccero, 43, after vowing to marry her following their epic win on Italian Strictly Come Dancing

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice seemed to be on cloud nine as he showed fans his new matching tattoo with girlfriend Bianca Guaccero. Giovanni reposted Bianca's Instagram story on his profile adding a slew of red hearts emojis, and she captioned: 'An indelible date,' tagging the account of Italian version of Strictly Ballando Con Le Stelle. Giovanni Pernice, 34 seemed to be on …

Inside Giovanni Pernice's romance with Bianca Guaccero as he vows to marry the actress following their epic win on Italian Strictly Come Dancing

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21 hours, 38 minutes ago

Inside Giovanni Pernice's romance with Bianca Guaccero as he vows to marry the actress following their epic win on Italian Strictly Come Dancing

Daily Mail

After a tumultuous few months, Giovanni Pernice is ending 2024 on a high after winning the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing and embarking on a new romance with dance partner Bianca Guaccero. After a tumultuous few months, Giovanni Pernice is ending 2024 on a high after winning the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing and embarking on a new …

3 days, 7 hours ago

The real reason why Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis did not appear in show's 20th Anniversary special 'is revealed'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis reportedly chose not to appear in the BBC show's 20th Anniversary special on Saturday evening - despite her victory with pro dance partner Giovanni Pernice. And now sources have revealed that despite Rose loving her time on the show, she didn't want to take part in the anniversary special as she didn't wish to …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Susanna Reid says Strictly contestants should be ‘supported’ after bullying scandal

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Susanna Reid has spoken out on her experience on Strictly Come …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Has Giovanni Pernice found his amore on the dancefloor? After a tumultuous year facing accusations of bullying from Amanda Abbington, friends say there's a twinkle in his eye again, KATIE HIND reveals

Daily Mail

Almost exactly a year ago, Giovanni Pernice's illustrious Strictly Come Dancing journey came to an unexpected, and abrupt, end. Giovanni Pernice and his dance partner Bianca Guaccero attend the Italian TV show 'Ballando Con Le Stelle' Friends say that Giovanni is smitten with new dancing partner Bianca Guaccero Amanda Abbington, suddenly quit in the sixth week of Strictly Come Dancing …

2 months ago

Amanda Abbington hits back at Giovanni Pernice as she insists he is 'gaslighting' her following the Strictly star revealing HIS side of the story in bombshell Mail interview

Daily Mail

Amanda Abbington has hit back at Giovanni Pernice after he returned to British television on Tuesday morning after he was cleared of the majority of her bullying allegations in a BBC probe. Amanda Abbington has hit back at Giovanni Pernice after he returned to British television on Tuesday morning after he was cleared of the majority of bullying allegations in …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Giovanni explains why he got ‘frustrated’ with Amanda Abbington on BBC series

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly: Amanda Abbington says Giovanni scandal is ‘unresolved’ after BBC investigation result

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

British fans vow to propel Giovanni Pernice to top of Italian Strictly

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice's family and British fans have rallied around him - and vowed to help him win Italy's version of Strictly - as supporters said he is rebuilding his life after being 'shafted' by the BBC. Giovanni Pernice won round 1 of Dancing With The Stars in Italy on Saturday as Brits watching in the UK said they voted for …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Laura Whitmore reacts after BBC shares results of Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice investigation

The Independent

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Laura Whitmore breaks her silence after former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice celebrates after long-awaited controversial BBC report is published

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice's former Strictly partner Laura Whitmore has broken her silence after the results of the Amanda Abbington probe were released on Monday. Giovanni Pernice's former Strictly partner Laura Whitmore has broken her silence after the results of the Amanda Abbington probe were released on Monday Six of Amanda's allegations against pro Giovanni were upheld - after she made a …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly scandal: BBC’s Giovanni Pernice-Amanda Abbington investigation result finally revealed

The Independent

2 months, 3 weeks ago

BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington and upholds ‘some Strictly complaints’

The Independent

3 months, 1 week ago

BBC bosses locked in Strictly crisis talks over fears of legal action

Daily Mail

BBC bosses are full of ‘panic and worry’ regarding the publication of a report into Amanda Abbington and her former Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice, the Mail can reveal. Strictly Come Dancing judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke Giovanni Pernice, 34, joined Strictly in 2014 and became its longest-serving male professional before quitting in …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice's ex flame Tasha Ghouri breaks her silence on Strictly scandal ahead of show stint as she insists her romance with the pro is 'ancient history'

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice's ex flame Tasha Ghouri broke her silence on the Strictly Come Dancing scandal on Sunday ahead of her stint on the show which starts later this month. Giovanni Pernice 's ex flame Tasha Ghouri broke her silence on the Strictly Come Dancing scandal on Sunday ahead of her stint on the show which starts later this month The …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice makes Strictly comeback: Dance star signs for Italian version of the show with BBC still to release result of probe into Amanda Abbington's claims that he bullied her

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice will return to work next week after being signed to the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing. The Mail on Sunday can reveal that the Italian heart-throb will join Ballando con le Stelle despite the BBC taking their time in revealing the result of the investigation into claims he bullied his former partner, Amanda Abbington. Giovanni Pernice will …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice reveals 'exciting news' as he celebrates his 34th birthday with cryptic post as Strictly misconduct scandal draws to a close

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice has teased he will be revealing some 'exciting news' in the upcoming days despite not taking part in this year's series of Strictly. It has been a difficult year for Giovanni after he found himself at the centre of a BBC misconduct investigation after his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington abruptly quit the show last October. Giovanni Pernice …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

BBC bosses 'in ticking time bomb with Giovanni Pernice scandal as they race to wrap up misconduct investigation before Strictly returns in two weeks'

Daily Mail

BBC bosses are reportedly racing to finish the Giovanni Pernice misconduct investigation before the new series of Strictly Come Dancing starts in just two weeks. The professional dancer, 33, was paired with Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington for the long-running BBC show's 21st series in 2023, but she abruptly withdrew just five weeks into the competition. BBC bosses are reportedly racing …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly: Amanda Abbington ‘left shocked by odd Giovanni Pernice phone call’ during scandal

The Independent

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly scandal: Amanda Abbington ‘questioned again’ about Giovanni Pernice after ‘new evidence’

The Independent

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice 'tried to CALL Amanda Abbington in the middle of Strictly misconduct probe'

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice reportedly tried to call Amanda Abbington during the BBC's probe into claims of off-camera misconduct towards her on Strictly Come Dancing. The actress, 50, was paired with Italian ballroom specialist Giovanni, 33, for the long-running BBC show's 21st series in 2023, but abruptly withdrew just five weeks into the competition. Giovanni Pernice reportedly tried to call Amanda Abbington …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice charges £140 for VIP meet and greet for his Last Dance tour after missing out on £350,000 from TV jobs due to ongoing BBC probe

Daily Mail

Having left Strictly, it appears Giovanni Pernice is coming up with new ways of boosting his income. Giovanni is awaiting the outcome of a BBC probe into actress Amanda Abbington's claims he was 'abusive, cruel and mean' to her in training – claims he has firmly denied. The Italian dancer, 33, is charging fans up nearly £140 for a meet …

4 months ago

Giovanni Pernice loses out on £350,000 paycheck from TV jobs as he is yet to be cleared from four-month long BBC inquiry

Daily Mail

He had hoped to light up the Strictly ballroom in Italy after quitting the BBC dance show amid complaints from his partner Amanda Abbington. But The Mail on Sunday can reveal that Giovanni Pernice has been told by the Italian show’s bosses they can’t sign him up for this year’s series because he has yet to be exonerated by investigators …

4 months ago

Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis ‘excited’ to make history with new TV role

The Independent

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly 2024 news: Giovanni Pernice BBC investigation result imminent as 2024 line-up is ‘leaked’

The Independent

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly 'signs up Giovanni Pernice's ex and Love Island star Tasha Ghouri for new series' after he quit the scandal-plagued show amid misconduct probe

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly signed up Giovanni Pernice's ex Tasha Ghouri for the scandal-plagued show's new series. Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly signed up Giovanni Pernice's ex Tasha Ghouri, 25, for the scandal-plagued show's new series The BBC show has been engulfed by drama since Giovanni was suspended after his celebrity partner Amanda Abbington accused him of abusive behaviour. …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice steps out for an al fresco lunch as under-fire dancer awaits findings of BBC probe into allegations of 'abusive and bullying behaviour' on Strictly Come Dancing

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice stepped out with friends on Monday as his former BBC employers prepare to release the findings of a probe into allegations of misconduct on the set of Strictly Come Dancing. Giovanni Pernice stepped out with friends on Monday as the BBC prepare to release the findings of a probe into allegations of misconduct on the set of Strictly …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly in crisis: Every claim facing the under-fire BBC show

The Independent

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice returns to dance floor with private workshops amid Strictly Amanda Abbington abuse claims

The Independent

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Strictly timeline as Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice axed from 2024 professionals cast

The Independent

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Amanda Abbington's fiancé hits out at trolls who branded Strictly star 'unstable' and vows 'the truth will come out' after her bombshell interview claiming being paired with Giovanni Pernice was like

Daily Mail

Amanda Abbington's fiancé has launched a scathing attack against Giovanni Pernice's claims he will be cleared by the Strictly Come Dancing inquiry – vowing 'the truth will come out.' Amanda Abbington and her fiancé Jonathan Goodwin, pictured on ITV's Lorraine in May 2022 Amanda Abbington has criticised the behaviour of professional dancer Giovanni Pernice 'How she was treated – and …

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice breaks his silence after Amanda Abbington's bombshell interview as he urges fans to ignore her claims and 'wait for the conclusion of BBC's review'

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice has urged Strictly fans to 'not pay heed' to his former dance partner Amanda Abbington's 'serious and defamatory allegations' about him, which aired during a bombshell Channel 4 interview. Giovanni Pernice has urged Strictly fans to 'not pay heed' to his former dance partner Amanda Abbington 's 'serious and defamatory allegations' about him, which aired during a bombshell …

5 months ago

Strictly's Shirley Ballas admits she's 'absolutely exhausted' after showing continued support for Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke amid the BBC show's ongoing scandals

Daily Mail

Shirley Ballas has admitted she's 'absolutely exhausted' amid the ongoing Strictly Come Dancing scandals. The head judge, 63, has continued to show support for fellow judge Anton Du Beke and axed professional dancer Giovanni Pernice throughout the misconduct probe. Shirley Ballas, 63, has admitted she's 'absolutely exhausted' amid the ongoing Strictly Come Dancing scandals The head judge has continued to …

5 months, 1 week ago

Amanda Abbington says she would 'vomit and cry' after rehearsing with Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice - as the BBC continue probe into his behaviour

Daily Mail

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington says she would 'cry and vomit' after returning home from rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice. Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington says she would 'cry and vomit' after returning home from rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice The actress was paired with Italian ballroom specialist Pernice for the long-running BBC show's 21st series in 2023, …

5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly's scandal-hit year: Giovanni Pernice's fall out following Amanda Abbington allegations, Shirley Ballas standing by his side and Graziano Di Prima's shock sacking from the show

Daily Mail

It should be a fun and exciting for time Strictly Come Dancing this year as it is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary on air since the rebooted version began in 2004. Fans were left in shock on Saturday as the dance competition announced that professional Graziano Di Prim was stepping away from the BBC production amid reports of allegations …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice laughs off his shock Strictly exit

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice laughed off his shock Strictly exit as he hosted a dance workshop with his company Ballando on Sunday. Giovanni Pernice laughed off his shock Strictly exit as he hosted a dance workshop with his company Ballando on Sunday, joking he was gearing up to do panto It wasn't just Giovanni at the event, as head judge Shirley Ballas …

6 months ago

Strictly stars 'banned' from discussing Giovanni Pernice as BBC bosses try to silence the scandal - amid Shirley Ballas' 'unhelpful' gentleman comment

Daily Mail

The Strictly Come Dancing cast have reportedly been banned from discussing the Giovanni Pernice 'bullying row'. The BBC launched an investigation after Giovanni, 33, was accused of 'bullying behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the dancing show, including Amanda Abbingdon, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore. The Strictly Come Dancing cast have reportedly been banned from discussing the Giovanni Pernice …

6 months ago

Tearful Amanda Abbington is comforted by pal after Strictly's Shirley Ballas defends 'true gentleman' Giovanni Pernice following his shock exit from the BBC show

Daily Mail

Amanda Abbington was spotted looking tearful while being comforted by actress pal Sue Vincent outside swanky spot The Groucho Club in London on Wednesday. The Sherlock star, 50, appeared overcome with emotion after Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas defended 'true gentleman' Giovanni Pernice this week following his exit from the BBC show. Amanda Abbington was spotted looking tearful while being …

6 months ago

Giovanni Pernice breaks his strict pro dancer regime as he visits casinos, chain smokes and tucks into a pastry following his shock Strictly exit

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice was pictured breaking his strict pro dancer regime on Tuesday when he was pictured visiting casinos, chain smoking and eating a pastry. Giovanni Pernice looked stressed as he broke his strict pro dancer regime as he visited two casinos, chain smoked and tucked into a pastry following his shock Strictly exit Giovanni, 33, visited Silver Time Casino as …

6 months, 1 week ago

Giovanni Pernice makes first statement after Strictly Come Dancing exit

The Independent

6 months, 1 week ago

Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice 'made lewd gesture' to dance partners during rehearsals, BBC inquiry reveals amid workplace 'misconduct' probe

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice reportedly 'grabbed his crotch' in front of dance partners during rehearsals, BBC investigators have been told. A source told the publication: 'The BBC inquiry has been told Giovanni's lewd behaviour wasn't limited solely to Amanda — he did similar to other dance partners as well. Giovanni Pernice reportedly 'grabbed his crotch' in front of dance partners during rehearsals, …

6 months, 1 week ago

Former Strictly dancers James and Ola Jordan speak out on Giovanni Pernice’s exit

The Independent

6 months, 1 week ago

Could Giovanni Pernice's departure from Strictly result in a BOYCOTT? Loyal viewers vow they won't tune in without him as he's not included in line-up amid 'misconduct' probe

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice's departure from Strictly Come Dancing could potentially lead to a boycott from the show. Giovanni Pernice's departure from Strictly Come Dancing could potentially lead to a boycott from the show The BBC launched an investigation after the dancer was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the show, including Amanda Abbington It has …

6 months, 1 week ago

Giovanni Pernice axed from Strictly Come Dancing 2024 lineup

The Independent

6 months, 2 weeks ago

I’m heartbroken Giovanni Pernice is not in Strictly Come Dancing, says Debbie McGee

The Telegraph

“There’s absolutely no way that we need to be, as it was reportedly said, abusive or anything of that nature. “He was one who was very easy to work with, for me, for what I know of him as a professional dancer – obviously, I wasn’t there with him in the room when he was teaching a celebrity.” Sicily-born Pernice, …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice: The Strictly star at the heart of a storm

The Independent

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice is hit with another blow in Strictly bullying row as 'male celebrity complains and offers support to the three female stars launching legal action'... but head judge Shirley Ballas st

Daily Mail

A male celebrity has joined the group of women making complaints about Giovanni Pernice's behaviour during their time on Strictly Come Dancing, according to reports. Last month, it was confirmed three women, including Amanda Abbington, had hired £700-an-hour lawyers at leading London law firm Carter Ruck to pursue claims against Giovanni and the BBC. A male celebrity has joined the …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly star Amanda Abbington launches fresh attack on ‘nasty’ Giovanni Pernice

The Independent

6 months, 3 weeks ago

BBC issues request in response to Strictly scandal involving Giovanni Pernice

The Independent

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