Laura Whitmore has publicly claimed she experienced 'inappropriate behaviour' from her dance partner Giovanni Pernice during her time on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016. Whitmore, along with other contestants and crew members, has raised concerns to the BBC, which is now conducting an internal investigation. Amanda Abbington has also made allegations against Pernice, claiming there is extensive footage of his misconduct. BBC director general Tim Davie has apologized for the alleged mistreatment, committing to address the issues. The scandal has sparked mixed reactions from the public, with some praising Whitmore's courage and others questioning the timing of her revelations. Meanwhile, professional dancer Graziano Di Prima is under medical supervision following his dismissal over similar allegations of abusive behavior.