Giovanni Pernice's family have broken their silence to throw their support behind the Strictly Come Dancing pro amid claims he's been abusive towards his partners.

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after coming under fire for his allegedly 'militant' dance training, but it appears he has a Plan B to see him through the tough times

The Italian dancer, 33, has recently returned from a trip to Dubai and Portugal with girlfriend Molly Brown amid furore over his 'militant' training style.

The professional dancer has welcomed a new addition

Giovanni Pernice has hinted at his relationship hotting up with model girlfriend Molly as the pair revealed they've welcomed a new addition to the family.

Tess Daly has been with Strictly Come Dancing since the very first episode and this year marks her 20th year at the helm of the programme.

Pernice’s lawyers have contacted the BBC regarding ‘numerous serious complaints’

STRICTLY professional Lauren Oakley has showed off her stunning bikini body on a sun-drenched poolside holiday with her husband Max. Stripped down to her animal print swimwear, the 33-year-old’s en…

The ongoing scandal surrounding Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice continues, as BBC bosses reportedly order producers to look back at hours of training footage from the last nine years.

Strictly Come Dancing professional, Giovanni Pernice, has denied his training methods on the show were 'abusive', insisting his technique comes from a 'place of love'

Drama surrounding Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice continues as it is reported that BBC bosses are looking back over years of his training footage with celebs

Giovanni Pernice's sister has thrown her support behind the Strictly Come Dancing star after it was claimed that formal complaints had been made by three of his ex-dance partners

The BBC star has been accused of bullying and mistreatment by three former celebrity dance partners

The BBC star has been accused of bullying and mistreatment by three former celebrity dance partners

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has been embroiled in controversy after he was hit with misconduct allegations. A 'dark cloud' has reportedly been hanging over the show

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has been embroiled in controversy after he was hit with misconduct allegations. A 'dark cloud' has reportedly been hanging over the show

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has denied allegations about his training methods.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has been embroiled in controversy as he was hit with accusations of 'abuse' by former dance partners