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Did Giovanni waltz away from Strictly before he was pushed? BBC 'investigating serious workplace misconduct claims made by three contestants - as sources say he quit because his future on show was hanging in balance'
The Corporation is now 'evidence gathering' in the wake of the damning allegations.
It was reported he had quit the show on Thursday night and the following day it emerged the BBC has launched an internal investigation just weeks after saying they wouldn't be looking into the matter further. The Italian professional had previously been accused of being 'too tough' behind the scenes by several of his former celebrity partners including Amanda, as well as Ranvir Singh, 46, Laura Whitmore, 39 The Italian professional, 33, has been accused of being 'too tough' behind the scenes by several of his former celebrity partners including Ranvir Singh , 46, Laura Whitmore , 39, and Amanda Abbington , 52, who abruptly left last year's series amid speculation the pair did not get along
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