THE BBC’s findings following claims of bullying behaviour by ex-Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice are expected to be released TODAY as the show seeks to draw a line under the toxic scandal.

With just days before the series launch on Saturday, the £250,000 probe has now reviewed all evidence.

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And complainant Amanda Abbington, 50, is braced for bad news, as she suspects bosses have sided with the Italian dancer, 34.

A source said: “The BBC are hopeful they will finally be able to share the findings of the probe but considering there have been so many delays, nothing is set in stone.

It is accepted the dossier won’t be released in full but instead a simple statement may be put out covering the conclusion.

“Either way there are many interested parties and it could pave the way for more celebrities or crew members to speak up.

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“It’s down to the wire, but the BBC hope the sparkle of the new series launch could sweep away the scandal.”

Amanda, who quit the show early last year, has called Giovanni’s behaviour towards her “abusive”.

The Italian, who has since left the show, has denied any wrongdoing.

The Sun told this weekend how Amanda is concerned the probe hangs on the interpretation of an explicit video Giovanni shared.

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His side argue it was “banter”, while she found it “offensive”.