BBC Strictly Come Dancing issues statement as Giovanni Pernice 'quits' after 9yrs of fame
17.05.2024 - 11:09
/ ok.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing fans were shocked when it was announced Giovanni Pernice had reportedly 'quit' the hit BBC show after nine years - and now BBC bosses have issued a statement. In a statement to OK!, it insisted that viewers should stand by for official announcements on the cast.
It said: "The professional dancers for 2024 will be announced in due course." OK! has contacted Giovanni's reps for comment.
The official statement comes after claims that Giovanni told friends that he will not be returning for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing. A source reportedly told The Sun: "Gio feels the scrutiny on him has become too much, and now is the time to make a fresh start.
"He wants to focus on other TV projects, and feels he’s achieved all he can on Strictly, having won the trophy back in 2021 and reaching the final an unprecedented four times." The source continued: "He remains adamant he’s done nothing wrong other than being a hard taskmaster, but knows his style of training isn’t to everyone’s liking — especially in this day and age. He has a lot of other exciting projects in the pipeline right now, and he’s just super-excited to get cracking on them.
This, now, is his priority." Last year, Giovanni's partner Amanda Abbington quit half way through the show, and later shared that she had been diagnosed with PTSD following her stint on the show.
Since then, Giovanni, 33, has been at the centre of much speculation. Reports also surfaced that his former dance partners Amanda, Ranvir Singh, and Laura Whitmore reportedly met up to exchange notes about their experiences with him.
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