# Giovanni Pernice mental health and BBC controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/giovanni-pernice-mental-health-and-bbc-controversy > Updated: 2026-08-28T22:01:12.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has addressed the mental health consequences following his 2024 removal from the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Following allegations of verbal and physical abuse made by former partner Amanda Abbington, a BBC investigation partially upheld concerns regarding Pernice’s verbal conduct. Pernice has stated that the controversy led to severe depression, suicidal thoughts, and physical health issues, including myocarditis. He has expressed frustration with the BBC, claiming the broadcaster ‘hung me out to dry’ and failed to apologize to him as they did to Abbington. In his new book, ‘Gio: Taking the Lead’, Pernice expanded on these claims, alleging he felt betrayed by his fellow professional dancers. He also leveled accusations against other staff and performers, claiming some choreographers engage in bullying and certain dancers consume alcohol before live shows. These allegations have reportedly left former colleagues feeling ‘shocked’ and ‘hurt’. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Giovanni Pernice addresses depression and professional betrayal in new book Giovanni Pernice discusses his depression and feelings of betrayal by fellow ‘Strictly’ professionals in his new tell-all book following his 2024 departure from the BBC show. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-pernice-addresses-depression-and-professional-betrayal-in-new-book ### 2026-08-25: Giovanni Pernice discusses mental health struggles after BBC exit Dancer Giovanni Pernice revealed he experienced suicidal thoughts and mental health struggles following his exit from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ amid allegations of misconduct. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-pernice-discusses-mental-health-struggles-after-bbc-exit --- Cite as: Giovanni Pernice mental health and BBC controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/giovanni-pernice-mental-health-and-bbc-controversy