Strictly Come Dancing 2024 (Series 22)
Strictly has just celebrated its 20th anniversary and the after much speculation it has been widely reported that Giovanni has SENSATIONALLY QUIT.
There's speculation about legal action from Amanda Abbington who felt bullied after pulling out and creating a DANCE DISASTER and Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore also had unhappy experiences on the show with Giovanni. There were also stories about his behaviour towards Faye Tozer and Michelle Visage.
There's a fine line between demanding excellence and just being an abusive twat and Giovanni has apparently crossed the line.
I wonder if Rose Ayling Ellis was different because she was always paired with a chaperone to translate?
Anyway if Giovanni does quit will the gurning ginger guy replace him or will they get a new pro in?
Celebrity wise it's Olympic year so expect a few Olympians. Tom Daley is a long standing target (just imagine Dustin's waxy face as he rubs crotches with Gorka) and the producers would be desperate for Laura Kenny although she's happy just being at home with her kids now. Maybe non lesbian lioness Steph Houghton who is retiring this summer?
Sara and Keren from Bananarama must have turned it down countless times as they'd not be up for all that work but Siobhan might be up for it. And Susan Ann Sulley from The Human League would do a great paso.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | June 16, 2024 7:31 AM
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The BBC are covering the allegations for the first time.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | May 19, 2024 6:09 PM
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The Sun 15 June 2024 - excerpts:
Giovanni Pernice grabbed his crotch in front of dance partners during rehearsals, BBC investigators have been told. He is also facing claims he upset partner Amanda Abbington and other celebrities by making lewd remarks. The BBC inquiry has been told Giovanni’s lewd behaviour wasn’t limited solely to Amanda — he did similar to other dance partners as well. “It’s alleged he would grab his crotch in front of them if they did something good in rehearsals."
”The new claims come after we revealed the BBC was looking into complaints of bullying against Giovanni from three former celebrity partners, including Sherlock actress Amanda and TV presenter Laura Whitmore. Among the other allegations said to have been heard by the BBC inquiry are that a mobile phone was thrown during a training session with Amanda, and her foot was left bruised after being stamped on. She claims her ordeal left her with PTSD — and has come off social media after being targeted by trolls.
Giovanni, who quit the show last month, denies all the allegations.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | June 16, 2024 1:38 AM
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Come on sister, have yourself a ball. Don't be afraid to come dancing. It's only natural.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | June 16, 2024 2:01 AM
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Among the judges and pros, it's finally been announced they're all coming back - even Karen, after 12 years on the show and she's over 40.
Well, except one pro who isn't coming back. But will he survive the scandal and keep selling tickets to his tours and continue doing travel series with judge Anton. I think one was planned that has now been nixed.
This is what happens to naughty boys. Eventually.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | June 16, 2024 2:58 AM
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Really pleased that Amy Dowden is back. It was great to see her in the group dance in last year's finale. Karen Hauer is essentially pointless at this point but she ticks a demographic box.
The tabloids are enjoying the drip drip drip feed of revelations about Giovanni. The story might bubble away continually without any eruptions or it might overshadow the entire new series. There have been bullying accusations before but the men were called "bad boys" who "clashed" with partners.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | June 16, 2024 7:31 AM
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