BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas speaks out on Giovanni Pernice following show exit

Ellie Leach has told how she's 'so proud' of her Coronation Street co-star as she continues to carve out her own post-soap career. The actress shot to fame playing Faye Windass in the ITV soap, a role she held for more than a decade until her exit in early 2023.

Ellie Leach has seemingly revealed the sweet way she'll continue to keep Vito Coppola close, particularly when he returns to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn with a new celebrity dance partner.

Another Strictly Come Dancing star has commented on Giovanni Pernice's exit from the show as Shirley Ballas said the 'show must go on'. Earlier this month, the BBC confirmed the professional dancer line-up for the upcoming 2024 series which didn't include the Italian dancer.

Shirley Ballas has teased excitement for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, saying the announcement of the 2024 line-up will come 'rather soon.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington is said to have called the police after being flooded with death threats from trolls online. The actress recently accused former dance partner Giovanni Pernice of "abusive or threatening behaviour" that left her "broken and in tears" and suffering from "mild Post Traumatic Stress Disorder". The 50-year-old has since deleted her Instagram account after getting many messages from fans of the Strictly pro.

Giovanni Pernice is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to join another reality show, after his departure from Strictly Come Dancing. The 33v year old left the show following complaints about his approach to training on the show from former celebrity dance partner Amanda Abbington and three other former partners. Amanda accused him of "abusive or threatening behaviour" that left her "broken and in tears" and suffering from "mild Post Traumatic Stress Disorder".

Giovanni Pernice is reportedly engaging in talks for a return to the dance floor, but it appears he'll be stepping out on a different stage, as it's not the UK version of the beloved series.

Vito Coppola has left his fans delighted as he revealed they'll be getting an extra dose of him on their TV screens this year. It was confirmed earlier this month that the dancer will be returning to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn.

Giovanni Pernice has been seen out and about as he enjoyed his downtime between shows as his Strictly Come Dancing furore continues. The dancer is currently back on stage alongside his friend and now former co-star Anton Du Beke.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has been spotted visiting high street casinos at 9.45am after his axe from the hit BBC dance show amid ‘abuse' allegations. It was confirmed last week that Giovanni will not return for the new series, on which he has performed for nine years. He joined the show in 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were awkwardly put on the spot when they were quizzed over Giovanni Pernice omission from this year's series.

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has backed Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning to the show this year amid allegations about his behaviour.

Craig Revel Horwood has revealed a big career move just days after it was revealed he'd be returning to Strictly Come Dancing in just a few months time. The BBC One dance contest judge is following in the footsteps of co-star Anton Du Beke and is gearing up to release an album.

Giovanni Pernice, star of Strictly Come Dancing has been facing some tough accusations recently. A trio of Strictly partners from the past series', including Amanda Abbington are reportedly lawyering up for legal action against him. Actress Amanda, Giovanni's partner in the previous Strictly series, withdrew after just five weeks citing "personal reasons".

Giovanni Pernice has branded allegations about his teaching methods “simply false” after it emerged he will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2024. The Italian dancer has been part of the BBC One celebrity dancing show since 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote.

Giovanni Pernice has taken to social media for the first time since it was announced he wouldn't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer wasn't included in the line-up of professional dancers confirmed by the BBC who will return to the ballroom later this year.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has spoken out following the news that Giovanni Pernice won't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing.The actress, who took home the glitterball trophy with Giovanni in 2021, made a splash on Instagram with an exciting update just after the 2024 Strictly cast was revealed. The 29 year old star is set to delve into her ancestry on the BBC's Who Do You Think You Are? and joining a stellar line-up, including Line of Duty's Vicky McClure, TV host Paddy McGuinness, TOWIE icon Gemma Collins, Olympic legend Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, and pop sensations Olly Murs and Mel C.

Amy Dowden is set to feature in a new deeply personal documentary in a second return to the BBC after it was revealed she'll be back taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year.

Strictly Come Dancing's Kristina Rihanoff has raised her voice in support of Giovanni Pernice after news emerged about his cut from the roster for the popular BBC One dance series.

One of Giovanni Pernice's former dance partners has spoken out in support after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning to Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer wasn't included in the line-up of professional dancers from the BBC who will return to the ballroom later this year.