Giovanni Pernice issues new statement over Strictly training controversy: ‘I look forward to clearing my name’

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has issued a brand new assertion over the swirling controversies concerning his time on the hit BBC present.

Taking to Instagram on the weekend, the Sicilian-born skilled shared a prolonged assertion which learn: “To my pricey followers, you can be as shocked as I’m that allegations have been made about my dance instructing strategies within the media this week.

“After all, I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I sit up for clearing my title.

“Those that have adopted my journey on Strictly Come Dancing during the last decade will know that I’m passionate and aggressive. No-one is extra bold for my dance companions than me.”

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He continued: “I’ve at all times striven to assist them be the easiest dancers they are often. This has at all times come from a spot of affection and desirous to win – for me and my dance companions. Thanks all as soon as once more to your continued love and help!”

The star’s followers and mates flocked to the feedback part to share their ideas, with one writing: “I hope you keep on Strictly, it would not be the identical with out you!” whereas a second chimed in: “Please don’t depart Strictly. You’re top-of-the-line dancers and your choreography is the perfect!” and a 3rd added: “Large hugs Gio. This cannot be straightforward for you and hopefully will probably be over quickly.”

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Giovanni’s new assertion comes after new stories started to swirl, suggesting that the dancer, who joined the BBC dance competitors in 2015, has give up over intense scrutiny for his coaching schedules and instructing type.

Final 12 months, Giovanni had a much less clean crusing experience on the present when his companion Amanda Abbington withdrew from the competitors resulting from “private causes”. Experiences acknowledged on the time that it was as a result of actress and the dancer allegedly not getting on throughout rehearsals.

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Whereas Giovanni shunned commenting on the matter, he did discuss his co-star throughout an look on the Invite Solely podcast. “It is a disgrace as a result of, in my view, she may have gone all the best way,” the dancer mentioned. “I’m a perfectionist, 100%, however it comes from a perspective of caring.

He continued: “And if now we have good scores on the finish, I do look again and say, ‘I’ve finished an excellent job’. However all of us care about our companions and we wish that for them each single week – to look nice on a Saturday.

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“There isn’t any particular means that you’re, or need to be together with your movie star. You profit from their strengths so the one factor that is fixed is the truth that you must do a present on Saturday evening.”

With reference to the upcoming collection, a BBC spokesperson has acknowledged, “The Skilled Dancers for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ 2024 will probably be introduced sooner or later.”