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Strictly's Shirley Ballas comes out in support of Giovanni Pernice amid 'abusive behaviour' claims
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has broken her silence over the Giovanni Pernice scandal, saying 'the truth will come out' as she backed the professional dancer
At a book event last night at Chorleywood Memorial Hall in Hertfordshire for her new release 'Murder on the Dancefloor', Shirley shared her thoughts: "I know he is a hard worker. Read MoreRelated Articles Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan and Simone Ashley sport £10 individual false lashes in iconic scenes Shirley also revealed she had been in touch with Giovanni just before the event, praising his kindness towards her mother during her cancer diagnosis, and mentioned she's set to join one of his 'Ballando' classes to teach the jive alongside fellow judge Anton Du Beke.
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