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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice ignores show drama to celebrate 'sold out' dance classes as BBC prepares to announce findings of misconduct probe


It comes after Laura Whitmore, who was partnered with Giovanni in the 2016 series, confirmed over the weekend that she has spoken to the BBC about 'inappropriate' behaviour by an individual.

Sources have claimed that Laura and Amanda Abbington had an 'emotional summit' earlier this year with fellow Strictly alumna Ranvir Singh, 46, where they 'compared notes' about their time working with Giovanni, 33. Fellow Italian dancer Graziano Di Prima was sacked from the programme after he was accused of kicking and spitting at former Love Island star Zara McDermott (pictured together during last year's competition) Mr Pernice (pictured with Ms Abbington in rehearsals) handed investigators at the BBC a 28-minute long audio of the pair in conversation which his team believes proves that far from bullying her, he was instead hugely supportive

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