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Shirley Ballas defends Strictly professionals amid BBC show scandal - 'the truth will prevail'

Shirley Ballas previously defended the Strictly professionals amid the Giovanni Pernice scandal as Graziano Di Prima becomes second dancer to be axed over misconduct allegations

Shirley Ballas previously defended the Strictly professionals amid the Giovanni Pernice scandal as Graziano Di Prima becomes the second dancer to be axed over misconduct allegations (Image: Getty) Read MoreRelated Articles ‘This is a major thorn in Strictly’s side’ says PR guru of fresh drama following Graziano shock exit When questioned on the Mirror's Invite Only podcast about the BBC's reaction to her comments, Shirley, who has known Giovanni for ten years, said: "All I can say is that we have got some of the best professionals in the world on our show.

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