Laura Whitmore has accused the BBC of gaslighting her when she raised concerns about the behavior of her Strictly Come Dancing partner, Giovanni Pernice, during her time on the show in 2016. Whitmore's allegations come amid a broader investigation into claims of misconduct by Pernice and other dancers. She asserts that women are now louder and more likely to hold people accountable in the industry. Despite not filing a formal complaint, Whitmore has provided evidence to support the ongoing investigation, hoping to highlight a pattern of behavior. The BBC has stated it takes all raised issues seriously. Pernice has denied all allegations against him.