Laura Whitmore Speaks Out After Strictly Come Dancing Pro Giovanni Pernice is Cleared of Most Allegations

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Laura Whitmore, who was partnered with Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, has spoken out after the results of an investigation into allegations made against Pernice by Amanda Abbington were released. Six of Abbington's allegations against Pernice were upheld, but he was cleared of 11 others. Whitmore had previously spoken out about Pernice's 'inappropriate' behavior on the show and said she was 'broken' after her time on the show. The BBC has apologized to Abbington and implemented new measures to strengthen its existing protocols. Pernice has since joined the Italian version of the show, Ballando con le Stelle. The new series of Strictly Come Dancing launched on BBC One earlier this month.

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Strictly's Amy Dowden Forced Out of Competition Due to Injury

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AMY DOWDEN IS OUT
Amy Dowden, the Welsh dancer from Strictly Come Dancing, has been forced to pull out of the rest of the competition.

Why?

Amy is recovering from a foot injury.

JB Gill** will continue with a new professional, Lauren Oakley.

Amy was just 32 when she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer last year.

She had hoped to return to Strictly as part of her recovery, but her foot injury has put an end to that.

Amy is gutted, but hopes to appear in a professionals group dance later in the series.

Lauren is getting a very kind and patient partner.