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Kate Garraway shows support for Giovanni Pernice - despite pal Ranvir Singh admitting she was 'scared' of him on Strictly - as dancer quits show amid probe into complaints made by 'traumatised' contestants
One star who had previously spoken out about Giovanni's teaching style was Ranvir, who admitted to feeling 'scared' of the Italian when they were partnered.
The Italian professional had previously been accused of being 'too tough' behind the scenes by several of his former celebrity partners and Amanda Abbington who abruptly left last year's series amid speculation the pair did not get along. The BBC said earlier this year that they would not be investigating Giovanni's behaviour with Amanda, with a spokesperson saying: 'There is a constant dialogue between the senior production team and contestants to ensure any concerns are addressed swiftly.' However, Giovanni had a positive relationship with deaf contestant Rose Ayling-Ellis, 29, who he led to a triumphant victory in 2021, with the pair going onto win a TV BAFTA for their silent dance routine.
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