Giovanni Pernice 'confident' BBC Strictly Come Dancing investigation will be 'sorted out soon'
Pernice reportedly believes the controversy will be 'sorted' soon
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Giovanni Pernice believes the BBC investigation he's currently at the centre of will be "sorted out soon".
It's recently been revealed the Strictly Come Dancing professional won't be appear in this year's show following the media storm he's become embroiled in since last season.
The actress accused Pernice of being "abusive" and "militant" in his training techniques, claiming she had been diagnosed with PTSD following her experiences with the Italian dancer. Pernice has denied the claims and blasted "untrue stories".
Their time on the show was fraught with rumours that the pair had clashed and there was an ongoing "feud" between them, and when Abbington decided to quit the competition early, rumours escalated further.
It was since reported the BBC had launched an internal investigation, but Pernice seems confident the issue will be behind him soon.
Abbington was partnered with Pernice last year but quit the show early
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Italian choreographer Pernice reportedly spoke out about the issue during a launch of his fragrance this week.
The Sun reports Perfumery & Co store co-owner David McConnachie stated: "He said he is very confident it will all be sorted out soon.
"He said all the training sessions had been recorded and he was sure that once they have all been reviewed it will all be resolved."
He went on to say Pernice was a big hit with fans at the store and had "unwavering support".
Pernice has denied the accusations made against him
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Taking the opposite view, other sources have claimed the issue won't be resolved for a long time.
It has recently been claimed that five stars have given formal interviews to two former Met detectives in charge of the probe, with a source claiming that the investigation would not end for a while.
According to The Sun, a source claimed: "Those involved have been told the probe could well drag on into next year. Of course, the last thing the BBC needs is the findings to be released in the middle of this series.
The BBC said in a statement to The Mirror last week: "We recently issued a statement urging people not to indulge in speculation about complaints related to a high-profile show.
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Pernice won Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 alongside actress Rose Ayling-Ellis
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"As we made clear, anyone involved in a complaint has a right to both confidentiality and fair process. While we don’t comment on specifics, what The Sun is asserting contains substantive inaccuracies."
GB News has contacted the BBC and Pernice's representatives for a comment.