Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed that Giovanni Pernice is not going to be returning to the favored dance competitors after sharing the listing {of professional} dancers who might be participating within the upcoming 2024 sequence.
It seems the present has axed the 2022 champion following a number of experiences of unacceptable behaviour on set. HELLO! has reached out for extra data.
Dianne Buswell, Nadia Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Lyuba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Vito Coppola.
Additionally they confirmed that Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Anton du Beke and Craig Revel-Horwood would all return as judges for the twentieth anniversary sequence. Talking concerning the present's return, govt producer Sarah James mentioned: “This 12 months Strictly marks 20 years of entertaining the nation and we'll be again with a bang in September as we have a good time with our good workforce each on and off display.”
Giovanni has beforehand denied any wrongdoing following Amanda Abbington's claims that his behaviour on the present behind the scenes was unacceptable. In a press release, he mentioned: “My expensive followers, you’ll be as shocked as I’m that allegations have been made within the media this week about my dance educating strategies. In fact, I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I stay up for clearing my title.
“In fact I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I stay up for clearing my title. “Those that have adopted my journey on Strictly Come Dancing during the last decade will know that I’m passionate and aggressive… there isn’t a yet another bold for a dance companion than me.
“I've all the time tried to assist them turn into the most effective dancers they are often. It's all the time come from a spot of affection and eager to win – for me and my dance companions. Thanks all once more to your continued love and help!”
Amanda has since spoken out concerning the state of affairs, telling the Day by day Mail: “I requested [the dance rehearsals] For the report, this was me. Giovanni is dangerous. He was horrible to a few of us, to a gaggle of us.
He added: “I went to the producers on the very starting and instructed them about Giovanni… You possibly can't comprehend how horrible this all is. Giovanni's followers have began trolling me now. I've needed to get off social media and I'm getting dying threats.”