Giovanni Pernice shares heartbreaking reason for being self-confessed 'workaholic' amid Amanda Abbington row
ok.co.ukStrictly's Giovanni Pernice has opened up about the heartbreaking reason he is a self-confessed 'workaholic' as he admitted his family back in Sicily is a huge driving force behind his work ethic.The 33 year old professional dancer, who is one of the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, faced scrutiny last year after his celebrity partner on the show, Amanda Abbington, 52, abruptly quit amid rumours that Giovanni's tough training style pushed her to the decision.
On the TV show, Adventures In Spain, Giovanni told Anton Du Beke that he works a lot because he's scared it might all end one day.
He said: "You know, I'm a workaholic as they say. Because obviously there is the fear that it is all going to finish someday, which is the truth." He also helps his family in Sicily with money and worries if he stops working, it will be tough for them.
He added: "Obviously I support me, I support my family back in Sicily, financially, so obviously I have fear that if I stop, everybody else stops because of me." Giovanni's comments came after he finally broke his silence about Amanda's dramatic Strictly exit.
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