Giovanni Pernice was joined by his supportive girlfriend Molly Brown at Man And Witch premiere at Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square on Sunday.
The professional dancer, 33, couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he brushed off the scandal surrounding his alleged ‘brutal’ Strictly Come Dancing training regime.
Giovanni looked more than loved-up with his gorgeous model girlfriend, 24, as they posed on the mini red carpet.
The Italian dancer looked incredibly dapper in a sophisticated brown blazer and crisp black shirt.
Molly cut a glamorous attire in a black mini dress and elevated her long toned legs in stylish court heels.
Giovanni Pernice, 33, was joined by his supportive girlfriend Molly Brown, 24, at Man And Witch premiere at Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square on Sunday
The professional dancer couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he brushed off the scandal surrounding his alleged ‘brutal’ Strictly Come Dancing training regime
Giovanni and Molly tightly clung close to one another as they put on a united front during their appearance.
The Italian dancer went Instagram official with the model in February, but MailOnline revealed just weeks later that they had unfollowed each other.
During their brief split, Molly deleting a snap alongside Giovanni from her grid – and weeks later they rekindled their romance.
His outing comes after the BBC broke its silence over the investigation into allegedly ‘threatening and abusive’ behaviour by Giovanni.
The corporation said it had ‘duties of care to everyone linked to a complaint’ and always considers any issues raised with ‘care, fairness and sensitivity to everyone’.
The BBC added that when any complaint is made by someone, it will ‘assess and take any necessary steps to establish the facts’ and ‘whether there is a case to answer’.
Giovanni is at the centre of the BBC probe following claims by his Strictly partner Amanda Abbington, 52, and two other women of misconduct.
Abbington has hired legal firm Carter-Ruck while Pernice is fighting back with lawyers at Schillings, but is said to have quit Strictly after nine years on the show.
Giovanni looked more than loved-up with his gorgeous model girlfriend as they posed on the mini red carpet
Giovanni and Molly tightly clung close to one another as they put on a united front during their appearance
Molly cut a glamorous attire in a black mini dress and elevated her long toned legs in stylish court heels
The Italian dancer looked incredibly dapper in a sophisticated brown blazer and crisp black shirt
The Italian dancer went Instagram official with the model in February, but MailOnline revealed just weeks later that they had unfollowed each other
His outing comes after the BBC broke its silence over the investigation into allegedly ‘threatening and abusive’ behaviour by Giovanni
A BBC spokesperson told MailOnline earlier this week: ‘It is a longstanding position that the BBC does not comment on specific matters related to individuals. Nor ordinarily, would we comment on whether we are reviewing any individual complaints.
‘Recently, we have seen a number of media reports about a high profile show. We would urge people not to indulge in speculation. Anyone involved in a complaint has a right to confidentiality and fair process.
‘If a complaint is made to the BBC, we assess and take any necessary steps to establish the facts, whether there is a case to answer, and, if appropriate, what action should be taken.
‘This is all within the context of the BBC having duties of care to everyone linked to a complaint – that applies to those that have raised the complaint and to those that have been complained about.
‘Whilst we know our shows have been positive experiences for many of those who have taken part, we will always look at any issues raised with care, fairness and sensitivity to everyone concerned. We will not be commenting further.’
Last month, Giovanni was given a show of loyalty by Strictly judge Anton Du Beke as the pair began rehearsals for their tour Anton & Giovanni Together at a London dance hall.
Giovanni is at the centre of the BBC probe following claims by his Strictly partner Amanda Abbington , 52, and two other women of misconduct
Amanda Abbington, pictured on Strictly, has instructed lawyers at Carter Ruck over her claims
Giovanni and Amanda dance together on the BBC’s Strictly last year
Anton, 57, said in an Instagram video: ‘First day of rehearsals, always my favourite day.’
Giovanniadded: ‘We are back on tour, we are back, it feels nice.’
Friends said the dancer was ‘excited’ to be back at work after weeks of torment, with a source adding: ‘Anton is extremely loyal and is backing Gio all of the way. They are really close.’
Amanda was said to be furious at the revelation becoming public that Giovanni had asked for their rehearsals to be recorded, as revealed in The Mail On Sunday.
Giovanni’s lawyers vowed that he ‘won’t be cancelled’ and will ‘clear his name’ and ‘fully co-operate’ with the BBC’s inquiry.
The under-fire star hired Schillings — a top law company known for defending celebrities – which TV insiders described as a ‘bold move’ after Amanda and two other women instructed rival lawyers at Carter Ruck.
Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh, who also partnered with Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, has met with Amanda Abbington to discuss her experiences
Presenter Laura Whitmore is also said to have also discussed her experiences with Giovanni Pernice – pictured together in 2016 – with Amanda Abbington
It came after the BBC refused to deny whether Giovanni’s dance partner, Rose Ayling-Ellis, had also made a complaint about his behaviour during the 2021 series – which they won.
In a statement to the Mail, Schillings said: ‘Schillings is engaging with BBC studios to provide it with Giovanni’s evidence being made about him and confirm that Giovanni is fully cooperating with that process.
‘As with any reality TV show, when decisions are being made the producers have a duty of care. Giovanni is fully committed to clearing his name and defending his rep against accusations against him.’
The move, some say, means ‘war’ after Amanda claimed Giovanni left her bruised after stamping on her foot.
Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh and presenter Laura Whitmore – also partners of Giovanni – have met with Amanda to discuss their own experiences.
Meanwhile, there are question marks over whether Rose had also made a complaint about his behaviour.
A Strictly insider said: ‘This could change things hugely for Gio. He and Rose were the darlings of the 2021 series.’
