BBC Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'could become show judge' after Amanda Abbington exit

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Giovanni Pernice would make a strong Strictly Come Dancing judge, according to ex-pro Joanne Clifton.The 40-year-old told Betway Slots: "Many of us would like to have a go at judging.

I completely get why Anton [Du Beke] wanted to. I can see Giovanni Pernice going for it in a couple of years' time. "He could definitely be a type of Bruno Tonioli on the panel as him and Anton have [docuseries Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in Sicily] together.

He has a great personality." It comes as the 33 year old choreographer's Strictly 2023 came to a surprising end, with Giovanni's celebrity partner Amanda Abbington quitting the competition this week due to "personal reasons".

The 49 year old Sherlock star's goodbye announcement read: "It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly. I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue. "It was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside. "I want to thank the incredible Production team and everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring.