Laura Whitmore confirms she’s given ‘proof’ to BBC amid Strictly scandal

Laura Whitmore has revealed she has spoken to BBC amid the Strictly Come Dancing scandal.

The TV presenter appeared on the BBC present again in 2016 – and was partnered with dancer Giovanni Pernice. Lately, Giovanni has been embroiled in an ongoing investigation over his alleged behaviour on the BBC One present.

Actress Amanda Abbington accused Giovanni of ‘bullying’  once they had been partnered within the 2023 collection – allegations he’s denied.

Now, Giovanni’s former superstar companion Laura has now shared an announcement amid the scandal.

Laura Whitmore points assertion amid Strictly scandal

Laura took to her Instagram on Saturday (July 27) to “set the document straight” about her Strictly expertise – and shared how throughout her stint she had skilled issues that had been “mistaken” while within the rehearsal room.

The TV star additionally claimed she has since been referred to as in by the BBC to help with its ongoing investigation.

She wrote: “I used to be making an attempt to not touch upon current press hypothesis till the BBC assessment is full however really feel there may be a number of misinformation within the press and I wish to assist and present help.”

Laura Whitmore was ‘requested to talk to BBC’

Laura went on: “I used to be requested to talk to the BBC together with six those who I do know of (who deserve anonymity as they don’t wish to be dragged via the press), about inappropriate behaviour they skilled just like mine with the identical particular person. I initially raised considerations again in 2016.”

It’s a disgrace it takes this for somebody to be heard

“I assumed my expertise was particular to me however I’ve since discovered I used to be mistaken.

“The purpose of that is to point out a sample of behaviour that I consider must cease. My proof is to help different folks’s expertise. It’s a disgrace it takes this for somebody to be heard.

Laura ‘needs to set the document straight’ amid Strictly scandal

Laura continued: “I’m not in search of something simply an acceptance that what occurred to me within the rehearsal rooms throughout my time on BBC Strictly was mistaken and that it gained’t occur to anybody else once more.

I wish to set the document straight

“As a result of I’ve not made an official criticism, and am offering proof of my expertise to help the investigation, not all of the communication shall be handed on to all events concerned.”

She added: “Misinformation is being put into the press so I wish to set the document straight.

“Sufferer blaming should cease or we are going to by no means get higher. I’ve tried to talk up within the appropriate approach. I do know the BBC and all shops proceed to do their finest to be higher, however for that to occur we should communicate up.”

Giovanni Strictly scandal

Earlier this week Giovanni’s workforce launched an announcement amid the continuing investigation which reads in full: “We’re cooperating absolutely with the BBC’s assessment course of. All events have been requested to respect this course of and to not communicate to the media earlier than it concludes.

In addition they added: “We are going to proceed to respect the integrity of the investigation and consider it’s the proper discussion board for all of the proof to be reviewed. As a part of the evidence-led assessment, the BBC has shared the allegations they’ve been in a position to substantiate with us.

“They don’t resemble Amanda [Abbington’s] newest allegations, given to Channel 4, in any form or kind. Giovanni refutes any declare of threatening or abusive behaviour. And having offered the BBC along with his proof, is assured that the assessment will show this.

“We’d urge folks to attend for the assessment’s conclusion. And to not pay heed to those very severe and defamatory allegations that haven’t any proof in help of them.”

Learn extra: Strictly’s future ‘hanging by a thread’ as scandal escalates: ‘They are doing all they can to detoxify the show’

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