The BBC has revealed that out of 16 allegations against Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, six were upheld, with their report stating the dancer's language could be 'belittling'

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.