STRICTLY Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington's companion Jonathan Goodwin has damaged his silence amid the Giovanni Pernice controversy.
The stuntman, who has supported his fiancée Amanda after she left the present in 2023 following tensions with Giovanni Pernice, has been very quiet on social media over the previous few weeks for the reason that BBC launched an investigation into his behaviour on the present, whereas Amanda has deleted her account utterly.
Nonetheless, on Monday when information broke that Princess Anne had been hospitalised with an damage, Jonathan broke his silence on social media. Sharing a photograph of the Princess Royal from the Spinal Accidents Affiliation's account, he wrote: “HRH is a rare individual and I want her a speedy restoration.”
The charity's put up learn: “The entire crew at SIA is considering of our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, at this time and wishing her a speedy restoration.”
Jonathan has beforehand responded to social media trolls who messaged him about Amanda. One individual wrote: “Are you able to inform Amanda that discovering somebody 'disrespectful' doesn't imply you need to smash their profession? I do know you felt uncomfortable seeing them collectively, perhaps even jealous, however that's not her downside, it's yours.” He replied: “Hello beautiful thanks for this. I want you effectively.”
© Ken Mackay/ITV/ShutterstockAmanda's ideas on Giovanni
Amanda spoke about her relationship with Giovanni on the present, shortly earlier than it was confirmed he wouldn’t be returning to the favored dance competitors. Based on the Day by day Mail, she stated: “I requested them to document it, it was me. Giovanni is nasty. He was very nasty to a couple of us, a bunch of us.”
© BBC/Ray BurnistonShe added: “I've already gone to the producers and instructed them about Giovanni… You’ll be able to't perceive 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 loss of life threats.” Based on reviews, a number of of Giovanni's former companions have come out brazenly about their experiences with the dancing professional.
What has Giovanni stated?
Giovanni shared a put up defending himself, writing: “My pricey followers, it’s possible you’ll be as stunned as I used to be by the allegations which 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’m eager to clear my identify. “Anybody who has adopted my journey on Strictly Come Dancing over the previous decade will know that I’m passionate and aggressive. Nobody could possibly be extra bold for my dance companions than me. I’ve at all times strived to assist them develop into the very best dancers they are often.
“It has at all times come from a spot of affection and eager to win – for me and my dance companions. Thanks all once more in your continued love and assist!”
© Man LevyAssist for Giovanni
He has acquired assist from his co-stars Anton Du Beke, with whom he’s at present on tour, and Lauren Oakley, who posted on Instagram after watching the present. His former dance companion Debbie McGee additionally shared her assist, writing: “I'm heartbroken for @giovannipernice. My expertise on Strictly will at all times be heartbreaking and life altering. Gio held me by way of my grief and made me consider I may do issues I assumed had been past me.”
