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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Giovanni pernice - The Untold Story

Giovanni Pernice describes Strictly bullying furore as ‘personality clash’

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The Independent UK

Giovanni Pernice says BBC’s Strictly investigation was ‘the right thing to do’

Amanda Abbington alleged that her professional partner had bullied and harassed her in training

The Independent UK

BBC’s Strictly investigation was ‘the right thing to do’, Giovanni Pernice says

The programme was the subject of a review in 2024 after actress Amanda Abbington alleged professional partner Pernice bullied and harassed her.

Evening Standard

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Giovanni Pernice clashes with This Morning presenters live on air: 'I'm not here to justify myself'

Italian dancer told Christine Lampard and Craig Doyle that he was “not here to justify myself” after questioning on Amanda Abbington investigation

Evening Standard

Giovanni Pernice Reveals BBC 'Ignored' Email About His Depression as Strictly Star Says He Was 'Spiralling'

Giovanni Pernice, former Strictly Come Dancing star, accuses the BBC of ignoring his mental health struggles, including depression and myocarditis, following a controversy with partner Amanda Abbington.

International Business Times UK

Giovanni Pernice went into 'black hole' and considered suicide amid Strictly scandal

Italian dancer and former Strictly Come Dancing champion claimed that the BBC ‘washed their hands’ of him amid the investigation into his behaviour with Amanda Abbington

Evening Standard

Amanda Abbington responds after Giovanni Pernice claims Strictly row left him with heart damage

Amanda Abbington was partnered with Giovanni Pernice on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2023

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Amanda Abbington awarded five-figure sum by BBC over bullying allegations on Strictly

BBC apologises to actor after review upholds ‘some’ of her allegations against dance partner Giovanni Pernice

The Guardian - UK

Amanda Abbington reaches 'five-figure' settlement with BBC over Strictly 'bullying' claims

Abbington claimed her dance partner Giovanni Pernice bullied her during her time on the show

Evening Standard

Amanda Abbington reaches settlement with BBC over Strictly allegations

The 52-year-old claimed her dance partner Giovanni Pernice bullied her during her time on the show.

The Independent UK

Amanda Abbington’s TV comeback continues following Strictly scandal

New role comes a year after actor admitted she didn’t know whether she’d been ‘cancelled’ by the wider industry

The Independent UK

Married at First Sight UK becomes latest reality show embroiled in scandal and abuse

Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing are just a few shows that have been hit by controversy and tragedy

The Independent UK

BBC bosses 'save Katya Jones following axing of top Strictly talent'

It would make Jones’ 10th year on the series - as other professional dancers have reportedly been cut

Evening Standard

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova ‘distraught' over axe as three other dancers culled: 'It smacks of ageism'

The show has faced a slew of scandals in recent years, including reports of harassment, drug-taking and backstage affairs

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The Independent UK

BBC hiring new ‘head of whistleblowing’ after string of scandals

Broadcaster has been plagued by a number of controversies in recent years, involving high-profile figures such as Huw Edwards and Gregg Wallace

Evening Standard

Giovanni Pernice to reunite with former Strictly co-stars for special event a year after BBC exit

The Italian professional dancer will share the stage with Anton Du Beke, Gorka Márquez, Kai Widdrington, Janette Manrara and others

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Misery – the dance show doesn’t need new presenters, it needs to end

IN FOCUS: As the BBC show faces yet another scandal, the ‘Strictly’ gig is either the most exciting vacancy in broadcasting right now or a poisoned chalice. But perhaps the real debate we should be having is whether it’s time to dim the lights for good. Katie Rosseinsky reports.

Evening Standard

Strictly rape arrest: Star arrested on suspicion of raping woman as show rocked by new scandal

The alleged incident took place just weeks after another male star of the BBC show was arrested in August on suspicion of rape

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Evening Standard

Strictly in fresh scandal as 'another celeb has affair with dancer' - and the 'signs were there' all along

The dance pairing reportedly managed to keep their alleged ‘fling’ a secret during filming

Evening Standard

Giovanni Pernice's dance partner bats him off in strained moment on Italian Strictly after BBC probe

Pernice, 35, left Strictly Come Dancing last year after his former dance partner Amanda Abbington accused him of ‘cruel’ behaviour backstage

Evening Standard

Married Strictly star 'caught kissing pro dancer in video that could destroy his family man image'

‘The video has been shared around on WhatsApp as everyone is slightly sickened by this pair’s duplicitousness,’ a source said

Woman & Home

Ruth Langsford reveals the one thing 'nobody believes' about her time on Strictly Come Dancing

Reflecting on her time on the show, Ruth Langsford recalls something that happened to her repeatedly during her stint on the show

The Guardian - UK

‘Strictly, babe, this is a mistake’: are the BBC dance show’s fans fed up with the constant scandal?

Following allegations of onset drug use and a star being arrested on suspicion of rape, Strictly has unveiled its most divisive casting ever. The show’s superfans open up about the nonstop controversy

Evening Standard

OPINION - Strictly has to keep dancing through the scandals or the music will finally stop

The Strictly curse appears to have descended into full blown chaos

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2025: All the scandals that have hit BBC show

Find out all of the allegations and events that have unfolded since 2023

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