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Giovanni Pernice calls officers 'heroes' as he is a special guest at the Police Bravery Awards amid BBC's Strictly misconduct probe


The Italian dancer, 33, brushed off his Strictly bullying scandal by making a public appearance at a police awards ceremony in London on Thursday night.

Giovanni Pernice brushed off his Strictly bullying scandal by making a public appearance at a police awards ceremony in London on Thursday night (pictured in October) The event was also attended by new Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and his former Strictly co-star Kai Widdrington who both appeared in person at the bash, held at London's Royal Lancaster Hotel. Releasing a statement on Instagram pleading his innocence, Giovanni wrote: 'To my dear fans, you will be as surprised as I am that allegations have been made about my dance teaching methods in the media this week.

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