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Strictly Come Dancing's 'future under threat' amid claims Giovanni Pernice's former show partners have picture proof they sustained injuries during their time in the competition
Strictly Come Dancing 's future is reportedly under threat after the show's former professional Giovanni Pernice was accused of mistreating his past celebrity partners.
Giovanni and his fellow professional dancers on the show are taken on as freelancers but it is claimed the behind-the-scenes procedures will be overhauled, with compulsory psychiatric testing for future celebrities. Television insiders say that most other reality shows hold stringent evaluations to ensure cast members can cope with the tough regimes they face during their time on the series. ‘It does seem quite bizarre that tests are not in place but the outcomes for the pros could be absolutely horrendous as we have seen with Gio.’ Three women, including Sherlock actress Ms Abbington, have accused Pernice of misconduct and instructed law firm Carter-Ruck to take action against the BBC.
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