RUTH Langsford seems to again Giovanni Pernice amid the Strictly controversy and BBC investigation as she gushed about his and Anton Du Beke’s reside present Collectively.
The Free Ladies star took an evening off from her divorce as she attended the duo’s present in Guildford on Thursday evening.
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Sharing a clip of their efficiency to her Instagram Tales, Ruth wrote: “Implausible dancers, unbelievable singers, unbelievable band.”
The TV star then went backstage as she posed for a candy snap together with her Strictly Come Dancing 2017 associate Anton.
She captioned it: “Thanks for inviting me associate. If one of many dancers want a break day the place I’m.”
Anton and Giovanni’s tour is proving to be a hit, regardless of the latter being minimize from the subsequent collection of Strictly.
It follows Giovanni’s former skilled associate Amanda Abbington who mentioned she had PTSD after dancing with him on the present.
She is being backed by two different feminine stars – who’re serving to the Beeb with the probe.
Giovanni has strongly denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his identify.
Final week he launched a press release rejecting all claims.
He mentioned: “I’m cooperating absolutely with the continued BBC investigation, which is able to decide the reality.
“As requested, I’ve stayed silent, however I’m wanting ahead to the conclusion of the investigation and in the end clearing my identify and establishing the reality.
“I’m so pleased to be again on tour. Thanks all in your continued help – your messages and love imply so very a lot to me.
“I’ll hopefully see a lot of you very quickly.”
Yesterday (June 19), Amanda was seen wanting tearful in a London avenue amid her Strictly battle with the Sicilian dancer.
The actress give up Strictly in 2023 simply weeks in after she missed per week because of undisclosed medical causes.
A ‘feud’ between Amanda and Giovanni was revealed after claims they have been clashing behind the scenes.
Amanda has since opened up about her sudden departure from the present which led to loss of life threats from vile trolls.
She informed us: “I’m very sorry that individuals felt the necessity to ship me loss of life threats, threaten my youngsters and convey up my previous, wholesome relationship with an ex-partner as an indicator of my present psychological well being. I want these individuals nicely.”
Earlier this month, the Sherlock star give up social media after it was confirmed Giovanni will not be returning to Strictly this 12 months.
A lot of Giovanni’s co-stars have been silent on the scandal, however he has obtained public help from head decide Shirley Ballas.
She mentioned: “He has at all times been to me, and I’ll make that clear, to me…an ideal gentleman.
“I do know he’s a tough employee. He desires the individuals to do the easiest that they’ll do.”
Giovanni Pernice Strictly scandal timeline
October 2023: Amanda abruptly withdraws from Strictly having already missed one reside present. Her departure is introduced in a obscure BBC assertion that ‘needs her the most effective’.
Giovanni posts a brief message on social media addressing the exit, which learn: “Amanda… I’m so unhappy we will’t proceed however I’m happy with what we achieved and I’m sending you a lot love.”
Amanda then shares her personal farewell assertion on Instagram thanking co-stars however failing to say Gio.
Giovanni’s dad Piero insists there have been no indicators of a fall out and the pairing may have gone all the best way. He praised his son as type and well mannered.
November 2023: Giovanni is reportedly gutted by the state of affairs and is contemplating his Strictly future as questions are raised about his conduct.
January 2024: Amanda’s PTSD prognosis involves gentle and he or she calls for CCTV from rehearsals to show that Giovanni’s coaching strategies weren’t acceptable.
The BBC points a press release defending its responsibility of care to contestants, insisting it takes any claims of wrongdoing very critically.
The Company stands by its man after emergency assembly
March 2024: Giovanni publicly states he has no intention of leaving Strictly in a TV interview with shut pal Anton du Beke.
Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore enter the image. Allegedly the 2 celebs, who have been each beforehand partnered with Giovanni on Strictly, did not really feel the BBC took their points along with his strategies critically sufficient.
The pair have a closed assembly with Amanda the place tears are mentioned to be shed.
Could 2024: We reveal Giovanni is leaving the programme after having talks with present bosses
He leaves the nation with girlfriend Molly Brown on vacation
The BBC launches an inside investigation after three complainants instruct attorneys. A supply describes it as a “nightmare state of affairs”.
