Giovanni Pernice says he is not a bully and suggests Strictly return

Giovanni Pernice has spoken out about his side of the Strictly Come Dancing scandal, claiming he is not a bully.

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Video transcript

First of all that the investigation didn't find me a bully.

Which is exactly why the field relieved now.

And it's important to put that trait because bully is a big word.

And there's a difference between when a bully and caring about what you do.

And again, it's it's very difficult.

Different.

Sorry.

Will we see you back it strictly come dancing here.

I think at the moment I'm just very, very focused on on on dancing with a study in Italy.

I've got a tour coming up in January, so I would definitely come back in the UK.

We've got a tour coming from January to July and then who knows?

Never say never.