Giovanni Pernice announces good news amid Strictly Come Dancing complaint probe

Giovanni Pernice took to social media with some good news despite a BBC investigation into his behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing.

The Italian pro is being probed following a series of "bullying" complaints against him by former dance partner and Sherlock star Amanda Abbington.

The 33-year-old has vehemently denied the allegations and even quit the star-studded competition to focus on other projects.

This includes the stage production of his tour, Giovanni The Last Dance, which recently announced an extra date due to its demand.

The upcoming tour will kick off at Victoria Hall in Stock-on-Trent in January 2025, for nine dates across the UK until February 2025.

Giovanni's Instagram post

Giovanni took to his Instagram stories to re-share the good news which read: "EXTRA SHOW UPDATE!!!

"We have added an additional show due to high demand for tickets on Wednesday 30th April @gordoncraigtheatre."

While his Strictly future remains uncertain, the choreographer has had the support of his former co-stars and is currently on tour with judge, Anton Du Beke.

The pair are performing across the nation following their wildly successful 2023 Him and Me tour.

Amanda and Giovanni on Strictly

Strictly's beloved judge Shirley Ballas was among those who defended Giovanni and stated she had never witnessed any malice from him.

She said: "I know he is a hard worker. He wants the people to do the very best that they can do. Obviously, in my life, I was bullied a lot.

"I don't condone bullying on any path but also I don't believe gossip and what you read in the newspapers because things get escalated and they are blown way out of all proportion and it can turn into a great big snowball."

Amanda left the competition in week five due to "medical reasons" but later claimed his teaching style left her "shattered and crying," and dealing with "mild Post Traumatic Stress Disorder".