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Privacy NoticeBBC boss Tim Davie has revealed that the Strictly Come Dancing investigation is “pretty close” to nearing its outcome. The BBC director general shared that the investigation into 2023 contestant Amanda Abbington’s claims that she was mistreated by her dance partner Giovanni Pernice is nearing its end. However, he didn’t commit to making the overall findings public. It was expected that there would an outcome would have been reached ahead of the 2024 series, but this wasn’t the case. The latest season of Strictly Come Dancing started over the weekend, and the live shows will take place this weekend, with a host of celebs hitting the dance floor.
Amanda Abbington was paired with Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023
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Speaking to Amol Rajan on BBC Radio 4’s Today show, Tim said: “Many things in life would be useful, but we have to do the process,” reports the Mirror. Amanda was a contestant on the 2023 season of the popular BBC dance competition. She was paired with 33-year-old pro dancer Giovanni Pernice. However, after six weeks they withdrew from the series citing health issues as the reason. This year new details emerged about alleged “abusive behaviour” behind-the-scenes that led Amanda to exit the show. She subsequently lodged a complaint against the BBC programme, accusing Giovanni of “abusive behaviour”. Giovanni has denied the allegations.
The investigation is “pretty close” to nearing its outcome, according to the BBC director general
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Meanwhile, a source told The Sun on Sunday: “Whatever the outcome of the inquiry, Amanda has no regrets. She knows what went on in that rehearsal room. And she knows it was unacceptable. Amanda has given the BBC all the information she can to help them with the investigation.” “Amanda was greatly reassured during her first interview when she was told by the BBC investigators that her account was fully believed – and now it is down to the corporation to release their findings. Her biggest concern, from day one, has been to ensure that others don’t have to go through the same traumatic experience that she has.” Giovanni recently revealed that he’s landed a role on Ballando Con Le Stelle. “Hi everyone, it’s me, Giovanni. I hope everyone is having a nice rest of the summer. I’m here in Portofino just finished two fantastic weeks with my family,” he said.
Giovanni recently opened up about his new career move
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He couldn’t hold back his excitement as he announced: “Exciting news because I can finally reveal that from next week I will be joining the cast of Ballando Con Le Stelle which is the equivalent of Dancing with the Stars Italian version of course. I’m excited because finally I’m back on the dance floor and hopefully I will create some new magic on the dance floor. So I’m very, very happy about it.” OK! has contacted the BBC for comment. Sign up to OK!’s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for freeStory SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnGiovanni PerniceStrictly Come Dancing
