Strictly star Giovanni Pernice was so “demanding” that one of his fellow pro dancers was forced to seek “professional help”, it’s been claimed.
The claims came hours before the BBC released a statement on the line-up of professional dancers joining the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Strictly star Giovanni Pernice exits the show
After weeks of speculation about Giovanni leaving the show, this news now appears to have been confirmed, with the Italian dancer’s name not included on the list of those taking to the dancefloor this autumn.
Giovanni has yet to make a statement on the news.
Last night, however, fresh claims emerged about the embattled dancer. He is currently at the centre of a probe into his alleged behaviour towards four of his celebrity partners. Three women, including Amanda Abbington, and one man have come forward.
‘They needed counselling’
Now it’s been claimed that one of Gio’s fellow pro dancers found working alongside him “caused significant emotional distress”.
Speaking to The Sun, one insider claimed: “
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