Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice claims only point of Amanda Abbington allegations ‘were to destroy me’ | Ents & Arts News

Giovanni Pernice thinks that the one level of allegations made by his Strictly dancing associate Amanda Abbington had been to destroy him and his profession.

The 34-year-old Italian skilled dancer has been responding to complaints of verbal bullying and harassment made by the actress, who pulled out of the present final yr.

The BBC upheld “some, however not all” of the allegations, with Abbington describing an apology from the company as a “vindication”, whereas Pernice denied displaying “abusive or threatening behaviour”.

Talking on ITV’s Lorraine, Pernice described his aid that essentially the most severe allegations had been thrown out.

“Sure, six has been upheld however 11 hasn’t been upheld, which is once more, essentially the most severe weren’t,” he stated.

He added: “In relation to that one upheld we obtained some allegation of verbal bullying, as we are saying, I adapt with the individual that will go in entrance of me, and vice versa.

“If you happen to’re within the room and we determine one kind of relationship inside us two, I really feel secure at the moment, we had been OK with it and was advantageous. By no means been a problem of ‘Please do not say this to me’. And the opposite allegation, that was me being pissed off, which I recognise.”

In a separate interview with the Mail+, he described how he “wished to punch the tv” when he heard Abbington in a Channel 4 interview declare the allegations in opposition to him had been of a “sexual nature” – claims which weren’t upheld by the BBC.

He informed the information website: “It was the primary time there was discuss of something sexual. In fact, I used to be fearful it might destroy my profession – the those who come to my exhibits are children and ladies.

“I used to be painted as an individual I’m not. It appeared like the one level was to destroy me.”

Showing on Lorraine, hosted by Christine Lampard, Pernice was requested about his strategies throughout rehearsals. He stated: “I would not change my instructing type as a result of, in my view, it is a occupation, dancing is a really troublesome factor to do.

“It is a troublesome self-discipline, and for me, instructing, the best way I train, is the profitable method to method this. Sure, you can change the method, however not altering the instructing type.”

Pernice, who was not introduced as a part of this yr’s Strictly lineup, has since joined the Italian version.

In 2021, he lifted the Strictly glitterball trophy alongside EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis – the primary deaf contestant to win. He additionally reached the ultimate in 2017 with Debbie McGee and in 2018 with Faye Tozer.

This yr the present introduced in adjustments, together with the presence of chaperones throughout rehearsals, following quite a few allegations.

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In July, Strictly skilled dancer, Graziano Di Prima confirmed he was leaving Strictly amid stories of alleged misconduct. Individually Laura Whitmore alleged ‘inappropriate behaviour’ throughout her time on the present.

Final week Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans stated he was “heartbroken” over options he made his skilled dance associate Katya Jones “uncomfortable” throughout one episode.

A BBC spokesperson later informed Sky Information “their interactions had been foolish jokes”.