Giovanni Pernice has made his first assertion following the information that he is not going to return for this autumn’s sequence of Strictly Come Dancing.
Pernice joined the hit BBC leisure programme as an expert dancer in 2015 and rapidly grew to become a favorite amongst followers.
Nevertheless, his title was not included on this week’s announcement of the forthcoming sequence’ choose {and professional} lineup, confirming his exit after months of hypothesis about his conduct and strategies with celeb companions.
The 33-year-old Italian dancer broke his silence on his exit from the present with an announcement directed to his “followers and followers”, shared early on Sunday (16 June).
“Each week, there are completely unfaithful tales about me within the media,” his assertion begins.
“As you recognize, I’ve at all times rejected any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour. The most recent accusations are merely false.
“I’m cooperating absolutely with the continued BBC investigation, which can decide the reality. As requested, I’ve stayed silent, however I’m trying ahead to the conclusion of the investigation and finally clearing my title and establishing the reality.”
Pernice’s message then notes that he’s “blissful to be again on tour” earlier than thanking those that have supported him.
“Your messages and love imply so very a lot to me,” he writes. “I’ll hopefully see a lot of you very quickly and I sit up for clearing my title.”
Within the feedback part of the submit, a number of followers have shared condolences and messages of encouragement.
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Singer and actor Duncan James wrote: “Keep sturdy my good friend. The reality at all times comes out in the long run. Sending u love my bro,” whereas TV persona Gillian McKeith added: “Keep sturdy. Your dedication and unbelievable expertise will at all times shine brighter.”
Rumours about Pernice’s behaviour together with his dance companions started to brew after his most up-to-date Strictly associate, actor Amanda Abbington, left the present lower than a month into the sequence and didn’t thank him in her goodbye message.
Abbington additionally requested rehearsal footage from their time collectively.
Whereas Pernice has denied any claims of wrongdoing, it was alleged earlier this 12 months that the Italian dancer had induced difficulties with two different former celeb companions throughout their time on the present: former Love Island host Laura Whitmore and TV presenter Ranvir Singh.
Throughout a latest look on This Morning, former Strictly professionals James and Ola Jordan commented on Pernice’s exit, with James stating it’s “very unhappy” that the state of affairs reached this conclusion.
