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Giovanni Pernice 'was given a green light by the BBC' to dance on Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing - as he remains subject of ongoing backstage misconduct probe


The BBC 'green lighted' Giovanni Pernice to dance on the Italian version of Strictly the show's host has claimed.

But now Italian Strictly's host Milly Carlucci has suggested the BBC's approval of Giovanni's inclusion in Ballando con le Stelle 'should tell us something' about the allegations. According to The Telegraph speaking at a press conference ahead of Saturday's launch show, Ms Carlucci said: 'We were in very close contact with the BBC to understand the extent of these accusations. Italian Strictly's host Milly Carlucci (seen) has suggested the BBC's approval of Giovanni's inclusion in Ballando con le Stelle 'should tell us something' about the allegations against him

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