Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice both claimed victory after the results of the Strictly Come Dancing review came back which saw only a handful of allegations upheld

Giovanni Pernice has spoken out for the first time since the BBC revealed the results of an investigation into Strictly Come Dancing. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Strictly was at the centre of an internal probe following complaints made about Giovanni’s alleged conduct by his former celebrity dance partner Amanda Abbington.

Broadcaster says it takes any allegations of bullying and harassment ‘very seriously’ as it publishes long-awaited report