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Giovanni Pernice is hit with another blow in Strictly bullying row as 'male celebrity complains and offers support to the three female stars launching legal action'... but head judge Shirley Ballas stands by under-fire pro


A male celebrity has joined the group of women making complaints about Giovanni Pernice 's behaviour during their time on Strictly Come Dancing, according to reports.

Last month, it was confirmed three women, including Amanda Abbington, had hired £700-an-hour lawyers at leading London law firm Carter Ruck to pursue claims against Giovanni and the BBC. The BBC have launched an investigation after the dancer, 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with Amanda, 52, Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh, 46, and former Love Island host Laura Whitmore, 39, on the show - something which he vehemently denies. Despite the furore, head judge Shirley Ballas has stood by the under-fire pro and will join him in hosting a number of dance classes in London next month alongside Anton Du Beke

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