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Giovanni Pernice is NOT returning to Strictly Come Dancing BBC confirm amid workplace 'misconduct' probe
BBC have confirmed Giovanni Pernice will not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing.
Sarah James, Executive Producer said in a statement: 'This year Strictly marks two decades of entertaining the nation and we will be back with a bang in September as we celebrate in style with our incredible team both on and off screen.' The BBC have launched an investigation after the dancer, 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the show, including Amanda Abbington (pictured) Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore Amanda previously rubbished reports Giovanni had asked the BBC to record his rehearsals with the actress over growing concerns about her behaviour - claiming she had requested their dance practices to be filmed, not him.
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