
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 MailBBC 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 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 A source told the publication: 'The BBC is under huge pressure to get this probe done and dusted before September 14 when the new series kicks off. A source told the publication: 'The BBC is under huge pressure to get this probe done and dusted before September 14 when the new series kicks off' Fellow dancer Graziano Di Prima has since been sacked by the show following similar claims of inappropriate behaviour towards TV personality Zara McDermott, with whom he was paired in 2023.
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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
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Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice speaks out candidly on Amanda Abbington scandal for first time
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Strictly's Shirley Ballas insists she's 'not there to judge what happens backstage' after BBC's probe findings were published as she says she's 'never witnessed anything negative'
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Strictly Come Dancing: Giovanni explains why he got ‘frustrated’ with Amanda Abbington on BBC series
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Strictly Come Dancing pros transform into Minions for Movie Week's group routine as the show returns after BBC's bombshell report into bullying probe
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Strictly Come Dancing latest: Giovanni Pernice report upholds Amanda Abbington complaints ‘but not all’
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Strictly judge Shirley Ballas reacts to outcome of Giovanni Pernice investigation
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Strictly: Amanda Abbington says Giovanni scandal is ‘unresolved’ after BBC investigation result
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British fans vow to propel Giovanni Pernice to top of Italian Strictly
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Laura Whitmore reacts after BBC shares results of Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice investigation
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Laura Whitmore breaks her silence after former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice celebrates after long-awaited controversial BBC report is published
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Strictly scandal: BBC’s Giovanni Pernice-Amanda Abbington investigation result finally revealed
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BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington and upholds ‘some Strictly complaints’
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Giovanni Pernice 'was given a green light by the BBC' to dance on Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing - as he remains subject of ongoing backstage misconduct probe
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Giovanni Pernice shares a career update after Strictly Come Dancing's return as he insists he hasn't 'quit' the UK
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BBC bosses give their blessing for embattled star Giovanni Pernice to take part in the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing... despite former dance partner Amanda Abbington's claims he bullied her
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Former Strictly pro Ian Waite controversially urges BBC bosses 'don't hire Italians' for the show after Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice bullying scandal
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Strictly Come Dancing could be 'picked apart to death' if criticism of scandals continues, warns co-creator
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Strictly bosses introduce tough 'anti-bullying' rules in wake of misconduct investigation as scandal-plagues show returns for 20th series
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Graziano Di Prima is seen for the first time since he was sacked from Strictly over abuse claims as he joins his wife Giada Lini at rehearsals for the show's Italian version - just hours before the BB
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Giovanni Pernice gushes he's 'happy and ready to have fun' as he kickstarts rehearsals with his stunning celebrity partner for Italian version of Strictly - hours before the UK show's launch
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Debbie McGee says she has been asked to give evidence in Strictly Come Dancing investigation
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Debbie McGee reveals she has been asked to give evidence in the BBC's Strictly misconduct probe after she was partnered with Giovanni Pernice on the show
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Strictly dancers are living in fear over who will get the boot next
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BBC bosses locked in Strictly crisis talks over fears of legal action
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Giovanni Pernice will star in the Italian version of Strictly alongside axed co-star Graziano Di Prima's wife
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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'
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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
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Giovanni Pernice reveals 'exciting news' as he celebrates his 34th birthday with cryptic post as Strictly misconduct scandal draws to a close
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Strictly: Amanda Abbington ‘left shocked by odd Giovanni Pernice phone call’ during scandal
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Strictly scandal: Amanda Abbington ‘questioned again’ about Giovanni Pernice after ‘new evidence’
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Giovanni Pernice 'tried to CALL Amanda Abbington in the middle of Strictly misconduct probe'
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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
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Strictly Come Dancing budget is SLASHED
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Giovanni Pernice loses out on £350,000 paycheck from TV jobs as he is yet to be cleared from four-month long BBC inquiry
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Strictly's probe into Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice row to announce findings within DAYS after cops spent weeks pouring over evidence
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Strictly's probe into Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice row to announce findings within DAYS after cops spent weeks pouring over evidence
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Strictly 2024 news: Giovanni Pernice BBC investigation result imminent as 2024 line-up is ‘leaked’
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood admits he was 'blown away' after watching Amanda Abbington tape regarding allegations of 'abusive behaviour' on the show
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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
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