Giovanni Pernice made his debut on the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday with his famous partner Bianca Guaccero.
The professional dancer, 34, is now starring in Ballando con le Stelle after leaving the UK version of the show amid a misconduct investigation, with the BBC to release the findings next week.
In a triumphant return to the screens, Giovanni and actress Bianca, 43, came in second place after performing the Samba.
They earned a total of 37 points from the five judges and viewers’ votes, but received 30 bonus points from the regular guest, leading them to the qualification and first place.
The show, hosted by Milly Carlucci, has a winning couple in each episode and a losing couple who are eliminated from the show.
Giovanni Pernice made his debut on the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday with his famous partner Bianca Guaccero.
The professional dancer, 34, now stars in Ballando con le Stelle after leaving the British version of the show amid a misconduct investigation.
Points are a combination of judges’ and viewers’ votes, plus 30 bonus points each week awarded to a couple by someone called a Regular Guest.
Some points are also given by representatives of the studio guests, which usually appears later in the series.
BBC bosses are set to reveal the findings of their four-month investigation into Amanda Abbington’s explosive allegations that her Strictly partner Giovanni bullied her during training.
The Sherlock actress, 50, made a series of accusations about the professional’s teaching methods, calling his behavior “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean-spirited.” He strongly denies all claims.
In an interview, Amanda compared the dance show to “the trenches” and told Channel 4 News that BBC producers had been “horrified” by clips which also allegedly showed “humiliating behavior of a sexual nature”.
The investigation into what happened during the training has now been completed and is ready to be published.
A source said the sun that the BBC plans to notify all parties of the outcome of the review “early next week”, but that only some details are likely to be made public and the full report will be sent to Amanda, Giovanni and their legal teams .
The source said BBC executives hope this will “put the matter to rest”, but the source said “it is highly unlikely that it will” and “they could be dealing with this for months and months”.
In a triumphant return to the screens, Giovanni and actress Bianca, 43, came in second place after performing the Samba.
They earned a total of 37 points from the five judges and viewers’ votes, but received 30 bonus points from the regular guest, bumping them up to first place.
BBC bosses are set to reveal the findings of their four-month investigation into Amanda Abbington’s explosive allegations that her Strictly partner Giovanni bullied her in training.
They added: “Whatever the outcome, neither Giovanni nor Amanda are likely to be happy, so the BBC is preparing for possible appeals.”
“Amanda and Giovanni have highly paid lawyers who will study every cough and spit in the report before advising them what to do next.”
The BBC has given Giovanni the green light to dance on the Italian version of Strictly, the show’s presenter has claimed.
Italian strictly Presenter Milly suggested that the broadcaster’s approval of the dancer’s inclusion in Ballando con le Stelle “should tell us something” about the allegations.
According The telegraph At a press conference ahead of Saturday’s launch show, Ms Carlucci said: “We were in very close contact with the BBC to understand the extent of these allegations. “It should tell you something that nine months later they still have not responded.
‘If there had been evidence, so to speak, the perpetrator of the Agatha Christie-style crime would have already come to light. It hasn’t come out.
“We have been following the matter with the BBC and they have given us the green light to have Giovanni with us and that should also tell us something because the BBC seems to me to be a very serious company.”
The publication goes on to note that they understand that all casting decisions for Ballando con le Stelle are a matter for the Italian show, and not the BBC.
The BBC has been contacted for comment.
Giovanni has been busy rehearsing in Rome for Dancing with the star, with his new partner, the stunning Italian singer and actress Bianca.
Talking about the show he said: ‘Hello everyone, just a quick update on life in Rome. This week is the first week of the live show, which is very exciting and Bianca is doing really well.
“I read many of your messages over the weekend and I am so grateful for all of you.”
Meanwhile, Italian Strictly presenter Milly suggested the broadcaster’s approval of the dancer’s inclusion in Ballando con le Stelle “should tell us something” about the allegations.
Giovanni also confirmed that he will be returning to the UK very soon and has a busy work and touring schedule.
He continued: “I also got a lot of messages asking me: ‘Giovanni, why did you leave the UK?’ I haven’t left the UK at all, in fact I’m back on Sunday for dance class and back in October, November and December too and then back on tour in January until July.
‘At the moment I’m very excited about Ballando con le stelle (Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing), the dancing is going very well. Sending you lots of love, I love you all.’