Giovanni Pernice says he's given 'strength he needs' after brief UK return to reunite with Strictly Come Dancing stars
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGiovanni Pernice has said he is 'given the strength he needs' from the support of his fans as he made a quick trip back to the UK where he reunited with a couple of Strictly Come Dancing stars.
The 34-year-old spent several years as a professional dancer on the hit BBC One dance contest. However, earlier this year, an investigation was launched by the BBC following allegations made about the dancer by former Strictly participant Amanda Abbington, with the results yet to be made public.
Subsequently, Giovanni wasn't named in Strictly's professional line-up for 2024 and has since revealed he's joining the Italian "equivalent of Dancing With The Stars", Ballando con le Stelle, following his departure from the UK's popular dance contest. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing confirms first special of 2024 after first shock elimination Giovanni and his dance partner, actress Bianca Guaccero, wowed during their debut and 'won' the first show of the series after being awarded a whopping 37 out of a possible 40 points.
Following his return to the dancefloor, Giovanni was seen leaving Rome and heading back to the UK where he was reunited with Strictly judges Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood who joined him at his latest dance classes put on by his company Ballando, which sees him hosting dance classes for anyone from beginners to the more experienced.
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