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BBC bosses ‘hope for closure that Strictly desperately needs’ amid verdict on Giovanni Pernice ‘bullying’ probe


The Strictly probe results into Giovanni Pernice will be revealed soon as the BBC reportedly hopes it will 'draw a line' under the scandal.

The BBC reportedly hopes the verdict from the forthcoming ‘bullying’ investigation into Giovanni Pernice will ‘draw a line’ under the Strictly Come Dancing media controversy. Amanda Abbington was partnered with Giovanni Pernice for Strictly 2023 (Credit: BBC iPlayer) A source said: “It’s hoped that matters will be decided before then and everyone can move on, and we can start getting excited about the new names attached to the show instead of it being dogged by controversy.” They are said to have said: “The BBC hope that this report will bring the closure the show desperately needs although truth be told that is quite an optimistic outlook and the reality could be very different.”

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