Actress Amanda Abbington was all smiles at London's West End after she defiantly hit back at former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has said that “bully is a big word and there’s a difference between being a bully and caring about what you do” in a new interview.Earlier this year,

EXCLUSIVE: Giovanni Pernice received backlash after his first TV interview since he left Strictly, but one expert believes he was struggling with his emotions.

Strictly Come Dancing ’s Giovanni Pernice has spoken out about his rehearsal room relationship with Amanda Abbington in detail for the first time.

Giovanni Pernice, the Strictly Come Dancing professional, has broken his silence over the allegations made against him by Amanda Abbington, saying he did not feel safe dancing with her.

Giovanni Pernice has shared his side of the story, following the BBC's probe into his teaching methods on Strictly Come Dancing. Appearing on Tuesday's episode of Lorraine, the 34-year-old joined Christine Lampard for a tell-all interview.

Giovanni Pernice ’s first TV interview since the BBC investigation verdict has appeared to have backfired. The former Strictly Come Dancing pro, 34, appeared on Lorraine on ITV this morning, where he spoke for the first time about the scandal that has engulfed the beloved BBC show last year.

Everything was great, all I had was Giovanni you are an amazing teacher.” Pernice said his last message to Abbington was telling her he would find her a doct

Giovanni Pernice hasn't publicly spoken out much about his Strictly Come Dancing exit, offering only official statements following the recent investigation findings which were prompted by "bullying" allegations made against him by Amanda Abbington.

Giovanni Pernice has opened up about the last conversation he had with Amanda Abbington prior to the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing bullying investigation, in his first interview since the broadcaster disclosed its findings,