BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington 'distraught' at show exit as she gives update

Giovanni Pernice was seen smiling as he spent his weekend teaching others how to dance while his heartbroken Strictly Come Dancing co-star counts down until they are back on stage together. Away from the BBC One show's ballroom, Giovanni has launched a new project.

Ranvir Singh has given a rare insight into her romance with 'toyboy' BBC Strictly Come Dancing boyfriend as the Good Morning Britain star revealed her 28-year-old boyfriend has now moved into her home she shares with her son.

Bobby Brazier has declared the 'love of his life' as he returns to the Strictly Come Dancing bubble. The actor was this week reunited with dance partner Dianne Buswell, weeks after they missed out on the Glitterball trophy.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has spoken out on the 'support' he has been receiving as he offered a 'one-week' countdown. The dancer hasn't had a slow start to the New Year as he jumped straight back into rehearsals for his upcoming tour.

Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence in the wake of claims that his former Strictly Come Dancing partner Amanda Abbington had "demanded" footage of their rehearsals on the show. The Sicilian professional dancer took to Instagram to share an update on what's next, and took the time to thank his fans and followers for all their "support" amid the controversy. "One week today we open "LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU"," the star began.

Gorka Marquez has told fans about his second job which he has kept relatively quiet until now as he left the UK while his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars reunited. The dancer decided to catch up with his fans and followers following the end of the BBC One dance contest and following the busy festive period.

Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley has been left devastated over the death of her beloved grandmother. Lauren, 32, who was paired with Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Strictly in 2023, took to Instagram to share a number of videos and snaps with her grandma. In one, she could be seen smiling with her, whilst in the second, they could be seen holding hands.

Rehearsals for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour are underway, with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice noticeably absent from this year's line-up. Photos form rehearsals show Angela Scanlon, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Annabel Croft, Bobby Brazier and Elllie Leach preparing to tour the country alongside a number of dancing pros. With the exception of Annabel, who has been paired with Graziano Di Prima, the stars are partnered with the professionals they danced with on the 2023 series of the show.

Giovanni Pernice will be making appearance in a hit BBC show, despite the on-going drama with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Amanda Abbington. Professional dancer Giovanni, 33, will join comedian Joel Dommett on The Traitors: Uncloaked on Wednesday, 10 January, as they chat to host Ed Gamble all about the second series of the hit reality show.

Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence for the first time since he found himself under fire for his allegedly tough training style on Strictly Come Dancing. The professional dancer, 33, was paired up with actress Amanda Abbington for the 2023 series, and the Sherlock star has since "demanded footage from the BBC of her training sessions with Giovanni", amid claims she has PTSD from her time on the show.

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice has been spotted looking downcast whilst out and about in West London, after a tough week. The 33 year old dancer has come under fire for his allegedly tough training style on Strictly Come Dancing, as the BBC finally spoke out against explosive claims.

Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has told fans 'it's official' as she's seen in a new partnership after splitting from Johannes Radebe. The former tennis ace has been seperated from her dance partner, with whom she created a special friendship, for the show's live tour.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing bosses have never received any formal complaint about Giovanni Pernice amid a dispute over his training techniques.

Debbie McGee has publicly supported her former Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Giovanni Pernice on social media.

The BBC has responded to claims that Amanda Abbington has requested footage from her rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice during her time on Strictly Come Dancing.The actress, who left the show suddenly in October due to personal reasons and later revealed she has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is reportedly keen to review the recordings following some backstage disagreements with Giovanni. Speaking in a new statement, a spokesperson for the BBC said on Monday: “The BBC offers a comprehensive range of support to all individuals taking part in our shows.

The BBC won't be launching an investigation into the 'complaints' about Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, it has been reported.

A bubbling conflict from the last series of the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing – the original show of the global Dancing with the Stars franchise – has broken through the surface with a celebrity contestant reportedly demanding she receive footage of her dance rehearsals to assist in a possible legal claim.

Amanda Abbington was not invited back by BBC bosses to perform at the Strictly Come Dancing finale, according to insiders.

Amanda Abbington "wasn't invited" to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing final, according to insiders, following her early exit from the competition. The actress, 51, appeared on the 2023 series of Strictly with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, but she was forced to withdraw from the competition after five weeks due to "personal reasons", which she did not expand upon.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has thrilled fans by sharing the 'best news' with his fans and followers weeks after the latest series came to an end. The dancer appeared during the final of the BBC One dance contest earlier this month following his unexpected exit from the 2023 series.