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Giovanni Pernice explains why he got ‘frustrated’ with Amanda Abbington on Strictly Come Dancing

Italian dancer has reflected on his his rehearsal room behaviour after the BBC investigation result

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

Memorable celeb reality TV walk offs as John Barrowman quits SAS show after half an hour

John Barrowman only lasted 32 minutes at Celebrity SAS base camp, announcing: ‘It’s not for me’

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing couple reprimanded by concerned BBC ahead of live show

Strictly bosses have shared strict rules with new cast amid ongoing bullying allegations

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2024

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Backlash after Strictly Come Dancing pro tells BBC 'don't hire Italians' amid bullying scandal

Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice were booted off the show after allegations of abusive behaviour

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2024

Strictly: three ways the show can make things better for all dancers

With a new series of Strictly Come Dancing just getting started on BBC1, much of the media build-up to this year’s show has focused on reports of threatening and abusive rehearsal room behaviour by two professional dancers towards their celebrity partners.

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024

Former Strictly star says why she's 'glad' pro-dancer doesn't have a partner on 2024 show

Strictly 2024 kicked off with surprising pairings and a slump in ratings

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2024

Nearly a million fewer viewers tune in for Strictly Come Dancing launch show

Nearly a million fewer viewers tuned in to watch Strictly Come Dancing launch compared with last year

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2024

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Cha-cha with chaperones: Strictly Come Dancing is back after the turmoil

The smiles are bright. But has the BBC show lost its lightness now?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing: the launch show – as it happened

After a summer of scandal, the BBC’s flagship sparkle-fest got back underway. As 15 brave new celebrities were paired with their pros, who looked promising? Who looked plodding? And could the show restore its sparkle?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing co-creator says criticising show could end up killing it

The long-running dance show returns for its 20th anniversary.

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2024

Debbie McGee reveals she has been asked to give evidence in Strictly bullying claims investigation

McGee was partnered with Giovanni Pernice in 2016, who has since been accused of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024

Giovanni Pernice announces TV return just months after being axed from Strictly

‘I’m excited because finally, I’m back on the dancefloor’

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024

Amanda Abbington 'deeply disappointed' with BBC following Giovanni 'protection' fears

Abbington is said to be bracing for what she fears may be a "whitewash" probe

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2024

Police probing bomb threat saying Amanda Abbington would ‘die on stage’

An email warning was received by a member of staff on August 12, Scotland Yard said

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2024

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The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024

Strictly pro Aljaz Skorjanec denies claim he ‘acted in aggressive manner’ after ‘co-star backlash’

BBC star has brushed off claims he had ‘shocking’ altercation with fellow professional

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024

Giovanni Pernice thanks fans for ‘endless support’ amid Strictly Come Dancing investigation

‘Better days to come,’ the professional dancer said

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2024

Matt Baker makes eye-catching claim about his ‘intense’ time on Strictly Come Dancing

Former ‘One Show’ host shared sweeping claim weeks before new series begins

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2024

BBC bosses 'racing to conclude Giovanni Pernice misconduct probe before Strictly Come Dancing return'

It is reported that the investigation is nearing its conclusion

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The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024

Amanda Abbington reportedly left blindsided by ‘odd’ Giovanni Pernice phone call during Strictly inquiry

Professional dancer allegedly called Abbington ‘out of the blue’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024

‘I’ve never seen such a feeding frenzy!’ Can Strictly bounce back from its summer of scandal?

The BBC’s hit show should be focusing on its 20th anniversary. Instead, it’s having to prove it can look after its celebrity contestants – and their professional dance partners. How did the glitter ball get so tarnished?

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024

Amy Dowden addresses Strictly scandal as she distances herself from Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima

The BBC show has been embroiled in scandal in recent months

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing investigation findings to be revealed 'in a matter of days'

Amanda Abbington has made several accusations against Giovanni Pernice’s teaching methods. Allegations he has strongly denied

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2024

Les Dennis breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing bullying row

Dennis became the first contestant eliminated from the 2023 series

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

Les Dennis says Strictly Come Dancing experience was ‘hardest thing ever’

TV presenter compared experience to 2010 ballet-horror film ‘Black Swan’

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024

Amanda Abbington ‘questioned again’ about Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice after ‘new evidence’ arrives

News comes weeks after Pernice ‘discovered findings’ of scandal investigation

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