Giovanni Pernice’s rehearsal tapes with Amanda Abbington will reportedly not be given to the actress amid bullying allegations.
It seems that the BBC may not be able to give him the tapes because they feature a third person, Giovanni, and therefore he would have to give his permission for the tapes to be released.
The BBC launched an investigation after the dancer, 33, was accused of “threatening and abusive behaviour” while working with Amanda, 52, Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh, 46, and the former Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore, 39, on the show. – something he vehemently denies.
And now Sun has reported that Giovanni refused to give Amanda the images she demanded. bbc bosses to prove their claims.
An insider told the publication: “This begs the question: ‘What does he have to hide?'” It doesn’t look good.’
Giovanni Pernice has reportedly blocked the release of video tapes of his Strictly rehearsals with Amanda Abbington, The Sun can reveal.
Amanda quit the competition midway through the series, citing personal reasons after weeks of rumors about a feud with Giovanni.
Amanda quit the competition midway through the series, citing personal reasons after weeks of rumors about a feud with Giovanni.
The Sherlock star, who is now represented by £700-an-hour law firm Carter-Ruck, said he had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and demanded to see footage of rehearsals.
However, Amanda was told that they couldn’t just give her the tapes because someone else, Giovanni, appears on them, not just her.
Therefore, you have the right not to have private information or content about you disclosed without your authorization.
The source continued: “The BBC will have reviewed the footage and considered whether it was possible to redact the content showing it.
‘Having spoken to him, they have decided to retain him completely at his request. The irony is that Giovanni’s team gave the impression that it was her idea to have cameras monitor the rehearsals, even though Amanda’s friends have insisted it was her.
MailOnline has contacted Giovanni’s representatives and Strictly for comment.
Amanda previously denied reports that Giovanni had asked the BBC to film his rehearsals with the actress due to growing concerns about her behaviour, claiming she had requested her dance practice to be filmed, not him.
‘I asked them to record them, it was me. Giovanni is unpleasant. He was terrible to some of us, to a group of us.
And now The Sun has revealed that Giovanni refused to give Amanda the footage she demanded from BBC bosses to prove her claims. An insider told the publication: “This begs the question: ‘What does he have to hide?'” It doesn’t look good’
The source continued: ‘Having spoken to him (Giovanni) they have decided to retain him completely at his request. The irony is that Giovanni’s team gave the impression that it was her idea to have cameras monitor the rehearsals, even though Amanda’s friends have insisted it was her.
In January, Amanda claimed she had suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after working with Giovanni and later complained of suffering a bruise on her foot while training.
Amanda went on to describe how her life had been devastated by the experience, which has spiraled since she abruptly left the show midway through the last series.
In January, he claimed he had suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after working with Giovanni and later complained of suffering a bruise on his foot during training.
“You don’t understand how horrible this all is,” he said. ‘Giovanni’s fans have started trolling me now. “I had to leave social media and I received death threats.”
The actress also insisted that she had complained about Giovanni’s behavior shortly after the series began. “I went to the producers from the beginning and told them about Giovanni,” she said.
And he lamented the consequences: ‘All this because I didn’t enjoy a television program. “I didn’t enjoy it because of all this.”
Amanda has led the charge by accusing him of “difficult behaviour” during training and is currently speaking to the BBC to discuss possible workplace misconduct.
Earlier this week a A male celebrity reportedly joined the group of women complaining about Giovanni’s behavior.
Despite the furore, head judge Shirley Ballas has supported the under-fire pro and will join him in hosting a series of dance classes in London next month.
The Sicilian dancer is accused of “threatening and abusive behavior” while working with celebrity contestants on the show (pictured with Laura Whitmore in 2016)
Earlier this week, it was reported that a male celebrity joined the group of women complaining about Giovanni’s behavior (pictured: former dance partner Ranvir Singh).
Despite the furore, head judge Shirley Ballas has backed the under-fire pro and will join him in hosting a series of dance classes in London next month alongside Anton Du Beke.
Called Ballando, the one-day event is led by Shirley, Giovanni and Anton Du Beke as they share their experience with fans.
In the latest twist to the bitter legal battle, the unnamed star, who worked with Giovanni during his time on the show, is said to have shared his experiences with the law firm.
‘After three women came forward, now a man has joined their ranks. “He has personally reached out to the women who are at the center of this unfolding crisis, offering them his full support and backing,” a source said. Sun.
‘He was also in contact with Carter Ruck and told them what he knows and shared his experiences. These experiences were, at times, very complicated.’
Giovanni launched a counterattack by hiring rival law firm Schillings. His case is being handled by Joelle Rich, 39, who represented Johnny Depp in his 2020 defamation trial.
A spokesperson for Giovanni told the publication: “Schillings is working with BBC Studios to provide evidence from Giovanni to firmly refute the claims being made about him and confirm that Giovanni is cooperating fully.”
“As with any reality television show, when decisions are made for entertainment purposes, producers have a duty of care to all participants.”
Details about how Giovanni allegedly behaved have not yet been released. But the BBC published an unprecedented statement about the dispute.
A Strictly spokesperson said: “If a complaint is made to the BBC, we assess and take the necessary steps to establish the facts, whether there is a case to answer and, if appropriate, what action should be taken.”
‘This is all within the context that the BBC has a duty of care to all people linked to a complaint, that applies to those who have made the complaint and those about whom it has been complained.
“While we know that our shows have been positive experiences for many who have participated, we will always approach any issues raised with care, fairness and sensitivity to all concerned.”
Sources familiar with the situation say the BBC was pressured by Amanda’s team to say publicly that it was she who asked for the rehearsals to be recorded.
A source said: “It’s terrible, really. Amanda wanted the BBC to set the record straight and confirm her version of events. But of course they can’t. It just goes to show that if you don’t like what’s being said, you shout it out. voice aloud.’