Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice 'made lewd gesture' to dance partners during rehearsals, BBC inquiry reveals amid workplace 'misconduct' probe
9 months 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, BBC investigators have been told The organisisation are reportedly scouring nine years of footage from Strictly professional Giovanni's training sessions, as the explosive show scandal continues to rumble on 'It's alleged he would grab his crotch in front of them if they did something good in rehearsals.' Three women, including actress Amanda Abbington have hired £700-an-hour lawyers at leading London law firm Carter Ruck to pursue claims against Giovanni and the BBC The BBC have launched an investigation after the dancer, 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the show The BBC launched an investigation after the dancer, 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the show, including Amanda Abbington, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore. Three women, including actress Amanda, have hired £700-an-hour lawyers at leading London law firm Carter Ruck to pursue claims against Giovanni and the BBC.

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