Giovanni Pernice, a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, has been backed by fans as he embarks on a new business venture and launches his own perfume line.
It comes amid rumours that his 2023 dance partner, Amanda Abbington, requested footage of their training sessions. Amanda had to leave the competition due to health issues but it's rumoured she's considering legal advice after experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from her time on the show, suggesting Giovanni was a tough coach.
However, the BBC is reportedly supporting Giovanni and won't be investigating further. "The feeling is he is a tough taskmaster, but hasn't bullied or abused anyone.The BBC see him as a key face of Strictly and will do all they can to support him," an insider told the Mirror.
Now, Giovanni is focusing on positive things and has just launched his own perfume called VITA, which means 'Life' in Italian.
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