Giovanni Pernice 'hires lawyers to fight Strictly Come Dancing abuse allegations'
![Giovanni Pernice 'hires lawyers to fight Strictly Come Dancing abuse allegations'](https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article32872862.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/3_Giovanni-Pernice-attends-a-gala-Performance-of-Dr-Ranj.jpg)
Giovanni Pernice is gearing up for a legal battle with the BBC as he hires his own lawyers in a bid to clear his name after facing "investigation" for allegations about his conduct