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BBC staff ‘back Giovanni Pernice’: ‘Amanda wouldn’t let it go away – nobody wanted this’

In latest Giovanni Pernice news, backstage staff at Strictly Come Dancing are said to support him amid probe into conduct.

Despite reports some staff behind the scenes are “gutted” by the Italian performer’s departure from the BBC One dance contest, there are also claims there’s is ‘no way back’ for Giovanni. However, amid a BBC investigation following allegations concerning Giovanni’s training methods and his 2023 Strictly pairing with actress Amanda Abbington, it’s indicated that the dancer will be missed backstage just as much as on screen. Giovanni Pernice pictured earlier this month with his girlfriend Molly Brown (Credit: Splashnews.com) The source claimed: “This series would be a lot more enjoyable for everyone if Gio was involved.

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