Three past Strictly contestants ‘meet to discuss difficult time’ with pro dancer

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Giovanni Pernice, one of the professional dancers from the popular TV show Strictly Come Dancing, spoke out about the issue that arose when Amanda Abbington decided to leave the show without prior warning in 2023.

Initially, the star of the TV series Sherlock stated that she couldn't continue dancing on the show due to medical grounds. However, she then asked for the videos of her rehearsals with Pernice, which were said to be tense, probably to scrutinize them. Later on, the performer disclosed that she had been diagnosed with mild post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after taking part in Strictly for various reasons.

Pernice has expressed his opinion about the matter, as a new report has surfaced alleging that two of his previous celebrity partners had complained about him during their stint on the show.

There are claims that Ranvir Singh, presenter of Good Morning Britain, and Laura Whitmore, a previous host of Love Island who expressed discomfort towards Pernice, had a meeting with Abbington where they discussed their challenging experiences working with the dancer. Pernice is known to be intense during training. The discussion reportedly brought the two women to tears.

According to a report from The Sun, an insider confirmed that they had a personal gathering to discuss and confide about their shared experiences. The meeting seemed to be heartfelt and moving, and they realized that they could count on each other for support, particularly after enduring challenging times with someone named Giovanni. Apparently, there were some tears shed during the gathering.

It is quite likely that all three individuals may decide to escalate their concerns and make a formal complaint to the BBC. However, at the moment, they are supporting one another. Pernice, Singh, Whitmore, and the BBC have chosen not to provide any comments on the matter.

This fresh assertion has emerged when Pernice talked about Abbington's choice to depart from the program, which he expressed as "regrettable".

In the year 2020, Ranvir Singh was paired up with Giovanni Pernice as dance partners.

On The Mirror's exclusive podcast, Pernice expressed disappointment over the departure of his partner due to medical reasons. According to him, they had a good chance of reaching the final if circumstances had been different.

According to Pernice, he has earned the label of a "perfectionist" because he genuinely cares about the celebrities he collaborates with. He believes that it is his responsibility, as a professional dancer, to ensure that his partners look their absolute best on Saturday nights, no matter where they are in the world.

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"When we achieve high scores, it's satisfying to reflect and think, 'I have performed exceptionally well.' All of us prioritize our dance partners and strive to present ourselves impressively on Saturday."

Pernice has teamed up with his partner for the 2023 series, Amanda Abbington.

After rumors circulated that Abbington had asked to see training videos, the BBC responded by stating that they have strong protocols in place to ensure the safety and well-being of their celebrity contestants. They also emphasized that there is ongoing communication between the show’s producers and the contestants.

Pernice joined Strictly in 2015 and gained a massive following for his excellent bonding with Rose Ayling-Ellis, who is an actor from EastEnders. They won the competition together in 2021.

Following the announcement, Pernice has received immense backing from his followers and Debbie McGee, who had once been his celebrity dance partner on Strictly.

In the year 2016, he was paired with Whitmore and achieved the ninth position. Later in 2020, he partnered with Singh and secured the fifth position.

Whitmore once expressed her disapproval towards the show's bosses for obliging her to spend 12 hours a day with Pernice, while all she really desired was to dance.

In the past, Laura Whitmore expressed feeling deeply uneasy about her partnership with Giovanni Pernice on the show 'Strictly'.

In 2018, the person mentioned expressed feeling extremely uneasy around Pernice. They added that discussing their experience on the show was still too difficult for them. The experience left them feeling shattered, with daily tears and significant mental and physical damage.