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Amanda Abbington has told how she has a decades-long bond with her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Layton Williams after working with him in one of his earliest roles. Sherlock star Amanda, 51, and Layton, 29, both had roles in the 2011 CBBC mini-series Postcode about a Somali boy and his family who move to London and are now set to be reunited in the Strictly ballroom. And although Amanda admits to being competitive and having her eye on the Glitterball trophy, she is tipping her old co-star, Bad Education's Layton, for the top spot in this year's BBC series.

The BBC has taken the rare step of issuing a statement on an ongoing misconduct probe pertaining to one of its shows, Strictly Come Dancing and the Giovanni Pernice fallout.

The BBC has finally broken silence over the ongoing saga concerning Strictly professional, Giovanni Pernice, who's been under scrutiny due to claims about his behaviour. Facing allegations of "threatening and abusive" actions during rehearsal time on Strictly, which he vehemently denies, the 33 year old dancer has found himself at the core of an internal investigation.

Giovanni Pernice appeared to be brushing off the controversy currently surrounding him on Monday (27 May) as he flashed a thumbs-up while leaving dance rehearsals with his fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke. The professional dancer, 33, is currently embroiled in an internal investigation by the BBC after being accused of serious workplace misconduct by his three of his former Strictly partners.

Giovanni Pernice isn't letting the recent controversy surrounding his training habits dampen his spirits as he continues to promote his upcoming show with fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke. Despite facing allegations of 'abusive behaviour' from former celebrity dance partners including Amanda Abbington, Giovanni took to Instagram to share a video with Anton, promoting their joint summer tour.The pair are set to star in a new stage show titled Anton and Giovanni Together: The Live Tour.

Peter Andre has broken the silence on his experience with Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice amid the ongoing row surrounding the Italian dancer.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly 'struggling' to sign up female celebrities to take part in the upcoming series of the show amid the drama surrounding Giovanni Pernice.The professional dancer, 33, is currently embroiled in a dispute with at least three of his previous dance partners who have raised concerns about his behaviour. Giovanni, however, refutes any allegations of misconduct.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were shocked when it was announced Giovanni Pernice had reportedly 'quit' the hit BBC show after nine years. This surprising move comes after tensions between the dancer and Sherlock star Amanda Abbington, 52, his celeb partner last year. She left the show in October following a series of confrontations that left her in tears reportedly due to Giovanni's tough training method.

Strictly Come Dancing is facing a significant challenge in recruiting female celebrities for this year's show due to the controversy surrounding professional dancer Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice reportedly insisted that BBC chiefs record all his training sessions with Amanda Abbington, amid concerns over her "unstable behaviour".The Italian dancer, 33, was said to be so "worried" and "unsettled" by Amanda's conduct from the second week that he felt the need to "ensure he was protected". It's claimed that Strictly bosses watched the footage daily, confirming that Giovanni's behaviour was "never out of line". Amanda, known for her roles in Sherlock and Mr Selfridge, left the competition in the fifth week.The 52 year old actress has since expressed that she felt "broken and in tears", claiming to have experienced "mild Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" following her stint with Giovanni.

Giovanni Pernice, the 33 year old Italian dancer who reportedly left Strictly Come Dancing, has jetted off on holiday with his stunning girlfriend Molly Brown. He recently broke his social media silence with a sweet comment on his girlfriend Molly Brown's Instagram post, amid reports of a BBC "investigation" his behaviour on the show. Molly, a 25 year old model, posted a series of holiday snaps featuring the couple on her Instagram account.

One of Giovanni Pernice's former dance partners has publicly shown her support for the Strictly Come Dancing star, who has been facing criticism recently.

Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, two of Strictly Come Dancing's most beloved stars, are set to hit the stage together in just a month for their highly anticipated tour.The dynamic duo will be showcasing their dance prowess in their live show, Anton and Giovanni, away from the Strictly spotlight. However, there have been whispers of uncertainty surrounding the tour following some backlash related to complaints about Giovanni's alleged conduct on Strictly.

Giovanni Pernice, the Italian professional dancer who is being investigated by Strictly Come Dancing bosses following allegations he was abusive to some of his celebrity dancing partners, has now been criticised for possibly snubbing one of his fellow dancers on the show. In an unearthed clip from 2023’s final, dancer Vito Coppola and his celebrity partner Ellie Leach are celebrating winning the competition and are surrounded by lots of the other Strictly competitors, as well as presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as they raise the glitterball trophy in the air.

Giovanni Pernice has been at the forefront of drama as of late, with ex-partners of the Italian dancer coming forward to throw 'abuse' claims at him, as he stepped down from the BBC show.

Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin has responded to a fan after a troll accused Amanda of 'trying to ruin Giovanni Pernice's Strictly Come Dancing career'. Amid reports that the BBC has launched an investigation into Strictly pro Giovanni following questions about his training style with the celebrities on the show, former Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan, 44, who has been engaged to Amanda since 2021, took to Instagram to share a cryptic quote.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice has reportedly employed lawyers to help clear his name following allegations of abuse. The dancer has faced allegations from several of his former partners including a complaint made by actress Amanda Abbington who quit the competition prematurely last year. A spokesperson for Giovanni told The Sun that a lawyer is acting on his behalf - and confirmed the BBC are investigating.The spokesman said: “Schillings is engaging with BBC Studios to provide it with Giovanni’s evidence to strongly rebut the claims being made about him and confirm that Giovanni is fully cooperating with that process.

Giovanni Pernice has ignored the Strictly Come Dancing ‘abuse’ claims that continue to engulf him, as he took a big step in his relationship with girlfriend, Molly Brown.The model took to Instagram on Tuesday to introduce the new dog, Roxy, they are looking after together as she shared a sweet snap of the pro dancer cradling the tiny Pomeranian. She shared further Instagram Story posts of the tiny new addition as it settled in to its new home. Giovanni and Molly, who are believed to have started dating in February of this year, are recently back from a romantic holiday to Dubai, where they soaked up the sun at fancy beach clubs and dined in some of the city's best restaurants.

Giovanni Pernice's recent scandal has created a significant divide within the Strictly Come Dancing community.

Strictly Come Dancing training footage is set to come under intense scrutiny as BBC bosses have reportedly ordered a review of hundreds of hours of material amid the unfolding Giovanni Pernice controversy, it has been reported.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice is at the centre of a storm as BBC bosses are reported to be sifting through hundreds of hours of training footage following allegations against the dancer.The Sun reports that producers have been instructed to review extensive footage from the dance rehearsals amid claims surrounding Giovanni's teaching methods. OK! reached out to BBC but they declined to comment. Accusations of "abuse" have surfaced, questioning Giovanni's approach with his celebrity partners on the show, including his 2023 partner, actress Amanda Abbington.

Giovanni Pernice's sister has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the Strictly Come Dancing star, saying his family are "behind him".The professional dancer has hit the headlines after it was claimed that the BBC has launched an internal investigation following formal complains from three former Strictly contestants. It's been claimed that the three contestants - understood to be actress Amanda Abbington and two other high profile names - logged complaints separately but with the same legal firm.The corporation is now reportedly "evidence gathering" in the wake of the damning allegations. After Giovanni, 33, shut down the allegations in a statement, his older sister Angela has now spoken out about the alleged investigation.

The furore surrounding Italian dancer Giovanni Pernice has intensified rather than died down in recent weeks - as it has been alleged that more former partners may be coming out of the woodwork to ‘question’ their Strictly experiences with him. Amid rumours that he was leaving the BBC show, the Sicilian released a statement on his Instagram to his ‘dear fans’, writing that he "reject[s] any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour," adding: "I look forward to clearing my name." Now, according to a source, someone else behind-the-scenes who is ‘upset’ about the controversy surrounding the Strictly star is one of the show’s mainstays - Tess Daly.They claim that the glamorous 55 year old, who co-hosts the hit show with her friend, the hilarious Claudia Winkleman, has been left ‘really upset’ about the whole controversy.

Giovanni Pernice's family have appeared to voice their support for the Strictly star, following 'abuse' claims from previous dancing partners during his time on the show.

A former dance partner of Giovanni Pernice, Korina Travis, has come forward with allegations that he did 'horrendous things to her' during their time working together at private events.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice is at the centre of controversy this week, with a former dance colleague accusing him of "horrendous things". Korina Travis, who used to dance with Giovanni at private events, came forward after the Strictly pro defended himself against allegations of unpleasant behaviour towards his Strictly dance partners.

Stacey Dooley was all about keeping quiet on the drama surrounding Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice during her chat on BBC Breakfast. Despite host Jon Kay nudging for some insider info, Stacey shut it down with: "I don't have a friendship with Giovanni.

Tony Bellew has firmly ruled out any possibility of appearing on Strictly Come Dancing, citing his commitment to preserving his marriage with Rachael Roberts as the primary reason.

Strictly Come Dancing's makeup maestro Lisa Armstrong has seemingly thrown her support behind professional dancer Giovanni Pernice following his denial of claims that he was "threatening or abusive" in training sessions with celebrity partner Amanda Abbington.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has denied allegations that he was 'threatening or abusive' during training sessions with Amanda Abbington and vowed to 'clear his name'. Sherlock star Amanda took part in last year's series of the BBC show, but withdrew from the dance competition citing 'medical reasons'.

Amanda Abbington "went nuclear" after hearing Strictly Come Dancing bosses had hoped Giovanni Pernice would return this year, according to reports. Giovanni, 33, is said to have now quietly bowed out of the BBC show, but Strictly bosses apparently wanted him back. But according to reports, Sherlock actress Amanda - who was partnered with Giovanni last year - lost her cool when she found out.