Strictly feud ‘revealed’ as pro dancer snubs Giovanni Pernice amid BBC complaint drama

STRICTLY Come Dancing professional Vito Coppola has unfollowed Giovanni Pernice, sparking feud rumours.

Giovanni has come under fire recently over his training techniques after a string of co-stars complained about him.

Vito, who won the show alongside Ellie Leach last year, is nowhere to be seen on his social media - which could suggest the pair have fallen out.

Amanda Abbington, who was matched with Giovanni last year has apparently taken legal action against him.

The actress has claimed that her lessons and training with him left her with PTSD.

She is demanding footage of her rehearsals with the professional dancer Giovanni following clashes between the pair.

The Sherlock star quit the show in October citing medical reasons.

She believes the hours of their practice tapes could support her claims about the pro dancer’s alleged behaviour towards her.

It's also been reported that Amanda has spoken to Giovanni's former partners Laura Whitmore and Ranvir Singh to "compare notes" on their experiences with him.

In 2018, Step's Faye Tozer, who was partnered with Giovanni for It Takes Two, was left in tears after the pair got into a heated argument.

A source told The Sun that Giovanni's "fiercely competitive" nature left her feeling uncomfortable and emotional during rehearsals.

"They did often clash and she was in tears on It Takes Two' She found how he spoke to her abrasive."

The Italian dancer, who has been part of the show since 2015, is being backed by the BBC and is expected to return to the show this autumn.

A source said: “Giovanni has a meeting with Strictly on Thursday about his return later this year.