Giovanni Pernice reportedly 'grabbed his crotch' in front of dance partners during rehearsals, BBC investigators have been told.
A source told the publication: 'The BBC inquiry has been told Giovanni's lewd behaviour wasn't limited solely to Amanda — he did similar to other dance partners as well. The dancer shared a video to the Ballando Instagram account in which he could be seen taking charge in leading a series of group dance sessions.
A show insider said: 'Giovanni's case is very much ongoing. The announcement is circulated when Strictly have finalised the contracts of the pros who are able to compete. The BBC have launched an investigation after the dancer, 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the show
The Sun reported that the unnamed fellow dancer suffered 'significant emotional distress' on the show, that required professional help. 'After three women came forward, a man has now joined their ranks. He personally reached out to the women at the heart of this unfolding crisis, offering them his support and full backing,' a source told The Sun .
Earlier this week a male celebrity reportedly joined the group of women making complaints about Giovanni 's behaviour He is therefore entitled for private information or content about him not to be disclosed without his authorisation.Read More Full list of Giovanni Pernice's Strictly partners from every series - and the comments they've made about him as he quits the show The insider continued: 'The BBC will have reviewed the footage and considered if it was possible to redact content showing him.
Amanda previously rubbished reports Giovanni had asked the BBC to record his rehearsals with the actress over growing concerns about her behaviour - claiming she had requested their dance practices to be filmed, not him . 'You don't understand how awful this all is,' she said. 'Giovanni's fans have started trolling me now. I have had to come off social media and I'm getting death threats.'
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