STRICTLY Come Dancing bosses are facing an uphill battle to sign up female celebrities for this year amid the backlash over Giovanni Pernice.
The professional dancer, 33, is locked in a legal battle with at least three of his former dance partners who have complained about his conduct. The Italian star denies any wrongdoing.
But show insiders said the row has had a knock-on effect ahead of this year's series.
One said: "Strictly bosses have been left reeling by the backlash against Giovanni.
This story is from the May 27, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the May 27, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
ALARMED & DANGEROUS
Italians get the job done after flashback to Euro 2020 final
THREE LIONS SERB UP AN ACE
Bellingham heads Southgate stars into dreamland as the roar in opening win
JOCK AYE THE PHEW
Buttler admits he was nervous watching Scotland's heroics... but is 'chomping at the bit' to kickstart Super 8s campaign
JACK SHOWS WHO'S BOSS
Draper celebrates top spot with ATP win
BISH BASH BOSC
Dorset hero Billam-Smith eyes Vegas after dismantling Riakporhe
LUKE: BIG STADIUMS ROCK
Massive crowds give Littler a huge buzz as he wows world
DISGUSTING
Outrage over police driving car into cow
Dad was Mr Titanic...he died super-happy
Daughter finds comfort a year after Titan disaster
We're in the mood...
Nolans celebrate Maureen's 70th
The waitress...the tip..and the 'affair' that almost broke Brand Beckham
A seemingly harmless incident in a restaurant sparked a devastating claim which threatened to tear Brand Beckham apart, a new book reveals.
