I t’s been almost a month since the BBC concluded its investigation into former Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice over his alleged abusive behaviour towards former dancing

Amanda Abbington left Giovanni Pernice in "tears of frustration" over one key allegation he claims is totally untrue.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice recalled his last conversation with Amanda Abbington, revealing how he thought everything was “great”. Abbington, 50, pulled out of the BBC One show last year and later filed complaints of verbal bullying and harassment against Pernice.

Giovanni Pernice, the Strictly Come Dancing professional, has broken his silence over the allegations made against him by Amanda Abbington, saying he did not feel safe dancing with her.

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly's Amanda Abbington "won't hide away" after Giovanni Pernice blasted claims she made against him.

Actress Amanda Abbington was all smiles at London's West End after she defiantly hit back at former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice

Giovanni Pernice ’s first TV interview since the BBC investigation verdict has appeared to have backfired. The former Strictly Come Dancing pro, 34, appeared on Lorraine on ITV this morning, where he spoke for the first time about the scandal that has engulfed the beloved BBC show last year.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has said he's a "strict teacher" but not a bully, after the end of a BBC investigation into allegations about his behaviour in rehearsals. Actress Amanda Abbington,

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has said that “bully is a big word and there’s a difference between being a bully and caring about what you do” in a new interview. Earlier this year,

Giovanni Pernice has opened up about the last conversation he had with Amanda Abbington prior to the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing bullying investigation, in his first interview since the broadcaster disclosed its findings,