Giovanni Pernice has been dealt a fresh blow after fresh claims were made about his treatment of his 2023 Strictly Come Dancing partner, actress Amanda Abbington.
It comes after it was announced last week the choreographer had "quit" the series due to the allegations, which have been making headlines since late last year.
Sherlock star Abbington dropped out of the BBC competition on week five and later claimed she’d been diagnosed with PTSD following her stint in the series.
It was also reported Abbington was hoping to take legal action, with the 52-year-old allegedly asking for behind-the-scenes footage of her training with the Italian dancer.
Earlier this year, it was also said more of Pernice’s former Strictly partners, including Laura Whitmore and Ranvir Singh, had joined forces with Abbington and discussed their own experiences with the dancer.
While Pernice won the show in 2021 alongside former EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis, the 29-year-old has now seemingly addressed the subject.
Ayling-Ellis has reportedly commented on the claims
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While it seemed the pair had remained friends following their win, the actress how now reportedly stated she "believes" the claims being made.
A source stated: "Rose is finding the whole situation really tough. She had a really great experience with Gio so is really shocked by it all."
Speaking to The Sun, they continued: "She of course believes what others are saying but she is just trying to not get involved. She won't be speaking about it publicly."
Pernice, 33, has been accused of enforcing a "militant" training style on the BBC show, and the broadcaster has now been forced to investigate "serious workplace misconduct claims".
Amanda has made claims about Giovanni's treatment of her since leaving the show
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GB News has contacted Ayling-Ellis' representatives for a comment.
The reports come as further Strictly stars paired with Pernice are thought to be considering legal action as well.
A source told The Sun that several partners have been communicating privately and suggested that even more names could come forward.
They stated: "Numerous celebrities, all former partners of Gio's, have been in contact with one another behind the scenes.
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Giovanni and Rose won the 2021 series of Strictly
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"Three women that we know of have come forward, and taken things a step further with legal action.
"But Carter-Ruck, the prestigious firm acting on behalf of these stars, has quietly been speaking to one or two other potential claimants.
"In other words, more names could come out of the woodwork."
