The professional dancer, 33, is currently embroiled in a dispute with at least three of his previous dance partners who have raised concerns about his behaviour. Giovanni, however, refutes any allegations of misconduct.
Last year, Giovanni was paired with Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington, 52, who withdrew in the fifth week of the competition. Since leaving, Amanda has expressed that she felt "broken and in tears", claiming to have experienced "mild Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" following her stint with Giovanni.
Following the pairing, Strictly is facing the most severe crisis in its 20-year history as lawyers scrutinise Giovanni's alleged behaviour in the training room, reports the Mirror .
The drama surrounding Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has escalated as several ex-partners approached the prestigious Carter Ruck law firm with their grievances. In a countermove, Giovanni has engaged Schillings, a top-notch legal team, to defend his position. Both parties are reportedly gathering evidence to bolster their respective cases.
Last week, Giovanni addressed the accusations, stating: "I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I look forward to clearing my name."
It was also reported this week that Giovanni requested all of his training sessions with Amanda be recorded while they rehearsed for the show, as he was concerned over her behaviour.
A source claimed to the Mail on Sunday : "Gio found the situation [with Amanda] very unsettling, so he asked that all sessions were recorded. It was totally unprecedented, but Gio started to see things in Amanda's behaviour and wanted to ensure he was protected. What a relief he did."
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