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Giovanni Pernice spotted visiting high street casinos at 9.45am after Strictly axe and 'abuse' allegations


Giovanni Pernice has been spotted visiting two high street casinos before midday followng his axe from BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing amid ‘abuse' allegations

She spoke out in his defence after the BBC launched an internal investigation after receiving complaints from his previous celebrity dance partners and Giovanni denied any claims of "abusive or threatening behaviour”. Shirley also revealed she had been in touch with Giovanni just before the event, praising his kindness towards her mother during her cancer diagnosis, and mentioned she's set to join one of his 'Ballando' classes to teach the jive alongside fellow judge Anton Du Beke. Giovanni Pernice was partnered with Amanda Abbington on Strictly last year (Image: BBC/Guy Levy)“As requested, I have stayed silent, but I am looking forward to the conclusion of the investigation and ultimately clearing my name and establishing the truth.

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