Giovanni Pernice 'quits' BBC Strictly Come Dancing after Amanda Abbington claims

Giovanni Pernice 'quits' Strictly after Amanda Abbington rift reports

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit the show, following reports of a rift with actress and former dance partner Amanda Abbington. Pernice has appeared in the long-running BBC show with various celebrities vying to take home the glitter-ball trophy since 2015, including Drag Race star Michelle Visage in 2019 and season 19 winner Rose Ayling-Ellis in 2021. Last year, Pernice was partnered with Sherlock star Abb…

BBC responds to reports Giovanni Pernice 'has quit' Strictly Come Dancing

The Italian dancer has reportedly confided in friends about seeking new opportunities on other TV programmes

BBC responds as Giovanni Pernice ‘quits’ Strictly Come Dancing

News comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding dancer’s ‘intense’ training methods

BBC issue statement as Giovanni Pernice 'quits' Strictly Come Dancing after 9 years

The BBC were said to be 'very keen' to keep him

Giovanni Pernice 'to leave' BBC Strictly Come Dancing but has done 'nothing wrong'

The BBC has issued a statement amid reports that Giovanni Pernice will not be returning as a professional dancer on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing

BBC issue statement as Giovanni Pernice 'quits' Strictly after 9 years

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after nine years as a professional dancer on the show, with the BBC said to be 'very keen' to keep him