BBC Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood gives five-word verdict to Giovanni Pernice report

star has revealed that he is “pleased” by the outcome of a of professional dancer . The 59-year-old judge recently returned to the popular series ahead of its 21st season, celebrating two decades on the small screen.

However, the popular show has been thrown into the spotlight in recent months following the scandal that saw the Italian dancer fall under scrutiny. Sherlock star accused Giovanni, 34, of being abusive towards her during their time on the show.

She claimed that she had . On Monday (30th September) the published the results of the investigation which involved the more serious allegations against him, but Abbington’s complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were upheld.

The corporation issued an apology to the actor following the outcome. On Friday (4th October) Craig appeared on and confessed “it was like a weight off our shoulders”.

who hosted the instalment was heard saying: “The review was published online on Monday, under the claims of Amanda Abbington against her former dance partner Giovanni Pernice. What is the feeling among the Strictly camp now, post-review?”

Before probing Craig and quizzing him, saying: “Do you feel there is a difference?”

Craig responded: “Yes there is a difference. There is like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders as it was always hanging in the air. I am so pleased this investigation is over.”

“Now we can really move on and celebrate twenty years on the screen, as it really is a wonderful, wonderful show. It is just awful when thing’s like this happen,” he continued.

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