BBC Strictly Come Dancing judges Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse are the latest stars to support under-fire Giovanni Pernice amid the bullying storm.
Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse are the latest Strictly stars to support under-fire Giovanni Pernice amid the bullying storm.
In a massive show of support, the duo have agreed to take part in his dance classes.
They follow in the footsteps of Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke who have done the same previously.
A source said: “Everyone is rallying around Giovanni and feel very strongly he has been hung out to dry somewhat.”
Giovanni’s dance account Ballando Dance said: “Well … it wouldn’t be fair to only have 2 of the judges would it. So excited to announce that none other thanCraig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse will be joining us for an afternoon of dance fun on the 29th September… what dances do you think they’ll be doing?” Fans reacted with joy to the fact the Strictly judges were rallying around the star. One wrote: “This is fabulous to see the other two judges supporting Gio.” Another wrote: “Great to see the support.”
The Mirror told last month how Shirley was backing Giovanni, saying: “The truth will come out.” The judge insisted she has never seen any of the bullying he is accused of. The professional dancer was not brought back for this year’s series, despite performing on the show for nine years, and BBC bosses are investigating the allegations against him.
But Shirley, 63, said: “He has always been to me, and I will make that clear, to me, a perfect gentleman. “My feeling for Giovanni is, let them do this investigation or whatever it is they are doing and the truth will come out. I have never ever, ever experienced any ill will or bad feeling or bad sportsmanship or rudeness from him. You know, I can only talk from my own perspective. I have known Giovanni for 10 years. I know he is a hard worker. He wants the people to do the very best that they can do. Obviously in my life I was bullied a lot. I don’t condone bullying on any path but also I don’t believe gossip because things get escalated and they are blown way out of all proportion and it can turn into a great big snowball. So we don’t judge anybody until I know absolutely 100%. I won’t pass on the gossip unless I know 100% it is true. He will be missed.”
Claims about Pernice’s behaviour were made by actress Amanda Abbington, who was partnered with him on the show last year. The 50-year-old quit in October. Giovanni denies any allegations of bullying or abusive behaviour. He has dismissed the claims about his behaviour as “simply false”.And he has previously rejected allegations he displayed “abusive or threatening” behaviour following complaints about his conduct.The dancer said: “I am co-operating fully with the ongoing BBC investigation, which will determine the truth.
“As requested, I have stayed silent, but I am looking forward to the conclusion of the investigation and ultimately clearing my name and establishing the truth. I am so happy to be back on tour. Thank you all for your continued support. Your messages and love mean so very much to me. I will hopefully see many of you very, very soon and I look forward to clearing my name.”
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Source: New York Post
