BBC promises 'fairness' after Strictly reports

The BBC has promised to deal with all complaints with “care, fairness and sensitivity” from all parties, following reports about Giovanni Pernice's teaching methods on Strictly Come Dancing.
The BBC released a statement on Wednesday regarding "media reports regarding a high-profile show", which is believed to concern Strictly Come Dancing.
It comes 11 days after Pernice released a statement, saying he was surprised by the allegations about his dance teaching methods and rejecting "any suggestion of abusive or threatening behavior" .
Law firm Carter Ruck said it had contacted the BBC over "numerous serious complaints" about his alleged behavior while filming Strictly.
The channel said on Wednesday: “It is a long-standing position that the BBC does not comment on specific issues relating to individuals. Ordinarily, we would also not comment if we were investigating individual complaints.
"Recently, we have seen a number of media reports regarding a high-profile broadcast. We urge people not to speculate. Anyone involved in a complaint has the right to confidentiality and a fair process.
"If a complaint is made to the BBC, we assess and take all necessary steps to establish the facts, whether there is a need to respond and, if so, what action should be taken.
"All of this comes against the backdrop of the BBC having a duty of care towards anyone linked to a complaint - which applies to those who made the complaint and to those which were the subject of a complaint.
"While we know our broadcasts were positive experiences for many of those who participated, We will always consider all issues raised carefully, fairly and sensitively to all concerned.
"We will not make any further comments."

In his statement earlier this month, Pernice said he looked forward to clearing his name and thanked fans for their support.< /p
"Those who have followed my journey on Strictly Come Dancing over the last decade will know that I am passionate and competitive," he added.
"No one is more ambitious than me for my dance partners.
"I have always strived to help them . to be the best dancers possible. It always came from a place of love and desire to win – for me and my dance partners. last series, left the competition early.
It was widely reported that the Sherlock actress had difficulties with Pernice, but she did not This has not been confirmed to BBC News.
The line-up of professional and celebrity dancers for this year's series of Strictly has not yet been announced.

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BBC promises 'fairness' after Strictly reports

The BBC has promised to deal with all complaints with “care, fairness and sensitivity” from all parties, following reports about Giovanni Pernice's teaching methods on Strictly Come Dancing.

The BBC released a statement on Wednesday regarding "media reports regarding a high-profile show", which is believed to concern Strictly Come Dancing.

It comes 11 days after Pernice released a statement, saying he was surprised by the allegations about his dance teaching methods and rejecting "any suggestion of abusive or threatening behavior" .

Law firm Carter Ruck said it had contacted the BBC over "numerous serious complaints" about his alleged behavior while filming Strictly.

The channel said on Wednesday: “It is a long-standing position that the BBC does not comment on specific issues relating to individuals. Ordinarily, we would also not comment if we were investigating individual complaints.

"Recently, we have seen a number of media reports regarding a high-profile broadcast. We urge people not to speculate. Anyone involved in a complaint has the right to confidentiality and a fair process.

"If a complaint is made to the BBC, we assess and take all necessary steps to establish the facts, whether there is a need to respond and, if so, what action should be taken.

"All of this comes against the backdrop of the BBC having a duty of care towards anyone linked to a complaint - which applies to those who made the complaint and to those which were the subject of a complaint.

"While we know our broadcasts were positive experiences for many of those who participated, We will always consider all issues raised carefully, fairly and sensitively to all concerned.

"We will not make any further comments."

In his statement earlier this month, Pernice said he looked forward to clearing his name and thanked fans for their support.< /p

"Those who have followed my journey on Strictly Come Dancing over the last decade will know that I am passionate and competitive," he added.

"No one is more ambitious than me for my dance partners.

"I have always strived to help them . to be the best dancers possible. It always came from a place of love and desire to win – for me and my dance partners. last series, left the competition early.

It was widely reported that the Sherlock actress had difficulties with Pernice, but she did not This has not been confirmed to BBC News.

The line-up of professional and celebrity dancers for this year's series of Strictly has not yet been announced.