Giovanni Pernice, a veteran dancer on Strictly Come Dancing since 2015, won’t be part of the next series. Despite winning in 2021, recent reports and controversies about his teaching methods led to his absence from the 2024 lineup announced.
He responded to allegations about his teaching methods on Strictly Come Dancing, denying any abusive or threatening behavior.
Despite this, the legal firm Carter Ruck contacted regarding numerous complaints about Pernice’s alleged behavior. The source addressed the issue, pledging to handle complaints with care and fairness.
Meanwhile, other dancers like Amy Dowden are set to return for the upcoming season, with the show starting in autumn.
Shortly after Giovanni Pernice released a statement expressing his anticipation to clear his name and thanking fans for their support, reports emerged regarding his absence from the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing.
“Those who have followed my journey on Strictly Come Dancing over the last decade will know that I am passionate and competitive,” he added.
“No-one is more ambitious for my dance partners than me.
“I have always striven to help them be the very best dancers they can be. This has always come from a place of love and wanting to win – for me and my dance partners.”
Amanda Abbington, paired with Giovanni Pernice last year on Strictly Come Dancing, withdrew from the competition due to “personal reasons.”
While there were widespread reports suggesting difficulties between Abbington and Pernice, she hasn’t confirmed this to BBC News.
