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Giovanni Pernice steps out for an al fresco lunch as under-fire dancer awaits findings of BBC probe into allegations of 'abusive and bullying behaviour' on Strictly Come Dancing
The Italian ballroom specialist lost his place on the beleaguered show after former celebrity contestant Amanda Abbington accused him of 'bullying and abusive' behaviour.
Giovanni Pernice stepped out with friends on Monday as his former BBC employers prepare to release the findings of a probe into allegations of misconduct on the set of Strictly Come Dancing. Abbington - his last celebrity partner - quit Strictly last year due to 'personal reasons' before reports she had demanded footage of their rehearsals after the experience in the competition left her with PTSD. Sources then claimed the actress, Ranvir Singh and Whitmore had an 'emotional summit' where they 'compared notes' about their time working with Pernice on the show - prompting the BBC to launch a probe into his conduct.
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