The Italian has faced claims from three of his former dance partners on the show that he bullied and mistreated them, although he strenuously denies any wrongdoing.
The TV personality, 37, who won the 2018 series with Kevin Clifton, has said she has 'never had a friendship' with under-fire professional dancer Giovanni Pernice.
Giovanni Pernice's, 33, sister Angela, 38, appeared to come to his defence and imply his accusers are jealous of him with cryptic Instagram post on Friday.
