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BBC 'bring in ex Met officers' amid Giovanni Pernice investigation 'to interview complainants'


As the investigation into Giovanni Pernice's alleged inappropriate behaviour continues the BBC have reportedly brought in two ex Met officers to conduct the interviews.

The BBC launched an investigation after the dancer, 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the show, including Amanda Abbington, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore. Despite the furore, head judge Shirley Ballas has stood by the under-fire pro and will join him in hosting a number of dance classes in London next month alongside Anton Du Beke Sarah James, Executive Producer said in a statement: 'This year Strictly marks two decades of entertaining the nation and we will be back with a bang in September as we celebrate in style with our incredible team both on and off screen.'

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