Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has 'rejected any suggestion of abusive behaviour' amid claims his former partner Amanda Abbington was left 'bullied' during training

The professional dancer on the BBC show says he is looking forward to clearing his name.

The professional dancer rejected "any suggestion" of inappropriate behaviour during his time on the flagship BBC programme, amid claims the broadcaster is looking into complaints about his conduct.

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Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has spoken out after allegations were made against him regarding his behaviour while teaching dance on the BBC show

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Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice has released a statement on Instagram saying: "I reject any suggestion of abusive of threatening behaviour."

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The actress, 52, has reportedly accused Giovanni Pernice of 'stamping on her foot' during his 'militant' training sessions on Strictly Come Dancing.

Amanda Abbington hit the headlines last year when she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and pulled out after five weeks due to "medical reasons".

The BBC Sherlock actress has shared her "bullying" ordeal at the hands of the Strictly Come Dancing pro before he quit the series last week.

The BBC Sherlock actress has shared her "bullying" ordeal at the hands of the Strictly Come Dancing pro before he quit the series last week.

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Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has fled to Portugal as he is spotted for the first time since reportedly quitting Strictly Come Dancing and a BBC probe

UNDER-fire dancer Giovanni Pernice is living la dolce vita on a sunny Portuguese island amid his Strictly “misconduct” storm. The Italian, 33, looked relaxed as he puffed a cig while at a bar with …

The dancer, 33, has been pictured for the first time since quitting Strictly as the BBC investigates 'serious workplace misconduct claims' by three celebrity partners.