Giovanni Pernice was seen cosying up to his girlfriend before his future on Strictly Come Dancing was confirmed. The dancer was not announced in the line-up of professional dancers returning to the BBC One dance contest this year.
Giovanni, 33, has been a part of the dancing show since 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote.
Later, in 2021, he lifted the Strictly glitterball trophy alongside EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis, who was the first deaf contestant to win.
He was last paired with Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington, who withdrew from the competition in 2023 citing “personal reasons” but Giovanni has since been subject to a number of allegations regarding his conduct in the training room. READ MORE: Real Housewives of Cheshire star Paige Chohan confirms d aughter's full name as baby's head shaved in moving moment Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link He previously rejected allegations of “abusive or threatening behaviour” and said he looks “forward to clearing my name”.
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