Major update in BBC Strictly Come Dancing investigation into Giovanni Pernice

The BBC will reveal the findings of the investigation week commencing Monday, September 29.

The BBC is set to finally release details of the BBC Strictly Come Dancing bully probe next week after Amanda Abbington’s bombshell claims against Giovanni Pernice. The BBC will reveal the findings of the investigation week commencing Monday, September 29.

Giovanni denies any wrongdoing and has since quit the show. Speaking to the Sun newspaper, a source said: “The BBC plans to update all sides on the outcome of the review early next week. The process has taken longer than many in the Corporation wanted, but there’s reasons for that.

“Timing has also been very difficult for the Beeb. They’re still reeling from the fallout of the Huw Edwards scandal so they didn’t want to be juggling two major crises at the same time. But they now feel in a position to announce what they’ve decided.”

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They added: “The BBC will make a statement on the findings but a lot of the report is likely to remain private and will only be sent to Amanda, Giovanni and their legal teams. Executives hope it will draw a line under the matter but, in reality, it’s very unlikely that it will do that.

“Whatever the outcome, neither Giovanni nor Amanda are likely to be happy so the BBC are bracing themselves for potential appeals. Amanda and Giovanni have very well-paid lawyers who will study every cough and spit of the report before advising them on what to do next.

"The BBC could be dealing with this for months and months.” Gio was paired up with BBC Sherlock actress Amanda for Strictly Come Dancing 2023 - but she quit the show halfway through the series, bidding farewell in October of that year.

She later accused the Italian pro dancer, who has now quit the show, of leaving her with PTSD after their rehearsals.