Giovanni Pernicewill not be taking to the dance floor onStrictly Come Dancingthis year.

The timing of the BBCs decision comes a amid a complaint from Pernices 2023 partner, theSherlockstar Amanda Abbington.

The BBC declined to comment.

Giovanni Pernice will not appear on BBC show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ this  year.

Giovanni Pernice will not appear on BBC show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ this year.BBC

Pernice has strongly denied wrongdoing.

Abbington added that she had raised concerns with the BBC.

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Pernice issued a statement on Instagram last month vowing to clear his name.

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Deadline has contacted his manager for comment on the BBCs decision to drop him from the 2024 season.

Nor ordinarily, would we comment on whether we are reviewing any individual complaints.

Recently, we have seen a number of media reports about a high-profile show.

Anyone involved in a complaint has a right to confidentiality and fair process.