Under-fire Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice unwinds at retreat with girlfriend before getting back to work with Anton du Beke

GIOVANNI Pernice shares a hug with Molly Brown before getting back in the studio with Anton Du Beke.

The underfire dancer, 33, who is being investigated by the BBC over his behaviour on Strictly, was with his girlfriend at a retreat in Oxon.

Giovanni Pernice shared a hug with Molly Brown before getting back to work
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Giovanni Pernice shared a hug with Molly Brown before getting back to workCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7d37UHo63G/?img_index=7
Giovanni got back in the studio with Anton Du Beke
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Giovanni got back in the studio with Anton Du BekeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/giovannipernice/?hl=en
The pair were training ahead of their summer tour
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The pair were training ahead of their summer tourCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/giovannipernice/?hl=en

But he was back in a rehearsals yesterday with Anton, ahead of their summer tour.

Strictly judge Anton showed no signs of concern for working with Giovanni as he said: “First day of rehearsals, always my favourite day.”

Giovanni added “it feels nice, it’s lovely” to be back in action.

The Sun recently revealed a BBC investigation into Giovanni had been told he sent a celebrity dance partner an offensive video clip.

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The broadcaster’s team were presented with the new claim as they look into the Strictly pro’s workplace conduct.

Giovanni is alleged to have sent the clip via WhatsApp ahead of filming one of the live Saturday night shows.

He did not make, commission or appear in the video.

The BBC has launched an internal investigation after receiving complaints from his previous dance partners, including TV presenter Laura Whitmore and actress Amanda Abbington, who are being represented by lawyers.

A source said: “The BBC was told about the video clip and that someone found the content completely inappropriate, grossly offensive.

"The BBC was told the celebrity was shocked and upset to receive it on a WhatsApp message, hours before the couple were meant to be dancing together on live television.

“They were told they felt intimidated by it. The women are being incredibly brave in speaking out, especially as a lot of them are going up against vicious messages from his loyal fans.”

It comes as the BBC are looking into the under-fire dancer's workplace conduct
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It comes as the BBC are looking into the under-fire dancer's workplace conductCredit: PA
Giovanni Pernice 'sent Strictly celeb partner offensive video' before a live Saturday night show, BBC probe finds