Strictly's Giovanni Pernice reveals major career change after admitting he thought Amanda Abbington bullying row would be 'the end of his career'
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Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has revealed his new job plans after going through a 'dark time' which he feared would end his dance career. The professional dancer, 34, was forced to leave the hit BBC dancing show last year amid a probe into his behaviour, after he was accused of abuse by his former celebrity partner, Amanda Abbington.
![[The professional dancer was forced to leave the hit BBC dancing show last year amid a probe into his behaviour, after he was accused of abuse by his former celebrity partner, Amanda Abbington (pictured in July, 2024)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/09/93750663-14251571-image-a-2_1736068053288.jpg)
Giovanni was cleared of ten out of Amanda's 16 allegations when the BBC probe concluded in September but remained absent for the current edition of the series. The BBC's report cleared him of the most serious accusations of physical aggression, but upheld some of verbal bullying and harassment.
![[the professional dancer revealed he is keen to forge an acting and singing career - but not before he competes on Channel 4's Celebrity Hunted with Kai Widdrington (pictured left)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/09/93750643-14251571-image-a-3_1736068057897.jpg)
Reflecting on the year, he told The Mirror in a new interview that he was looking forward to a major career change and had his sights set on waltzing away from the dance floor. He told the publication that he is hoping to forge a career in acting and would also be interested in singing but added that there is one major obstacle to him realising his ambitions.
![[Giovanni's comments come after he revealed he had to battle through some 'dark times' in the wake of the bombshell bullying claims against him]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/09/93750665-14251571-image-a-4_1736068063487.jpg)
Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice, 34, has revealed his new plans after going through a 'dark time' which he feared would end his professional career. The professional dancer was forced to leave the hit BBC dancing show last year amid a probe into his behaviour, after he was accused of abuse by his former celebrity partner, Amanda Abbington (pictured in July, 2024).
![[Commenting on Amanda's bombshell claims, he continued: 'Every time she came out with another interview I was always maintaining a calm inside. Trust me, it wasn’t easy, there were dark times']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/09/93750669-14251571-image-a-5_1736068073787.jpg)
