Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has issued a brand new assertion over the swirling controversies concerning his time on the hit BBC present.
Taking to Instagram on the weekend, the Sicilian-born skilled shared a prolonged assertion which learn: “To my pricey followers, you can be as stunned as I’m that allegations have been made about my dance educating strategies within the media this week.
“In fact, I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I sit 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. No-one is extra bold for my dance companions than me.”
© Getty PhotographsHe continued: “I’ve at all times striven to assist them be the easiest dancers they are often. This has at all times come from a spot of affection and eager to win – for me and my dance companions. Thanks all as soon as once more on your continued love and help!”
The star’s followers and mates flocked to the feedback part to share their ideas, with one writing: “I hope you keep on Strictly, it would not be the identical with out you!” whereas a second chimed in: “Please don’t go away Strictly. You’re probably the greatest dancers and your choreography is the most effective!” and a 3rd added: “Big hugs Gio. This cannot be straightforward for you and hopefully will probably be over quickly.”
© Getty PhotographsGiovanni’s new assertion comes after new studies started to swirl, suggesting that the dancer, who joined the BBC dance competitors in 2015, has give up over intense scrutiny for his coaching schedules and educating type.
Final yr, Giovanni had a much less easy crusing journey on the present when his companion Amanda Abbington withdrew from the competitors because of “private causes”. Stories acknowledged on the time that it was as a result of actress and the dancer allegedly not getting on throughout rehearsals.
© BBCWhereas Giovanni kept away from commenting on the matter, he did talk about his co-star throughout an look on the Invite Solely podcast. “It is a disgrace as a result of, for my part, she might have gone all the way in which,” the dancer stated. “I’m a perfectionist, 100%, nevertheless it comes from a perspective of caring.
He continued: “And if now we have good scores on the finish, I do look again and say, ‘I’ve finished a terrific job’. However all of us care about our companions and we wish that for them each single week – to look nice on a Saturday.
© Getty Photographs“There is not any particular manner that you’re, or should be along with your celeb. You benefit from their strengths so the one factor that is fixed is the truth that it’s important to do a present on Saturday night time.”
As regards to the upcoming sequence, a BBC spokesperson has acknowledged, “The Skilled Dancers for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ 2024 will probably be introduced sooner or later.”
