Dancing With the Stars parent show is in the midst of a scandal.
“He knows he’s made a mistake.
He apologised at the time.”
Graziano Di Prima.Mike Marsland/WireImage
They were ultimately eliminated fifth, whileCoronation Streetstar Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola won the series.
I deeply regret the actions that led to my departure fromStrictly,he wrote on Instagram.
My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime.
Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima.Ray Burniston/BBC
Respecting the BBC HR process, I understand its best for the show that I step away.
Pernice denied any wrongdoing on Instagram.
No-one is more ambitious for my dance partners than me.
The BBCconfirmed that Pernice would not be part of its 2024 dancer lineupin June.
Pernice thenposted another statementon Instagram, saying I have always rejected any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour.
The latest accusations are simply false.
On Tuesday, theBBC announcedthat it will be implementing additional safety protocols onStrictly Come Dancing.
