Watch: Giovanni Pernice breaks silence after BBC Strictly investigation with video message to fans

Giovanni Pernice says he is “happy” following the results of a BBC investigation into his behaviour towards Amanda Abbington on Strictly Come Dancing.

Pernice, 34, posted a video message on his Instagram page on Monday (30 September), describing the last seven months as a “difficult time” and thanking fans for their support.

The BBC has apologised to Abbington, saying it had assessed and “upheld some, but not all” of her complaints about Pernice’s behaviour during her time on the show.