BBC Strictly star 'wanted to strangle' Giovanni Pernice amid 'feud' row

Giovanni Pernice appeared to reference his ongoing falling out with his Strictly Come Dancing celebrity partner Amanda Abbington. During an appearance on The One Show, Giovanni was asked about his relationships with, and training of his celebrity partners, to which he said: "I'm definitely a perfectionist. "Like everybody else, I like to win.

Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood has defended Giovanni Pernice amid his reported 'feud' with former dance partner Amanda Abbington. The judge, 59, has praised the show's professional dancers as being 'the backbone of the show,' after it was reported that BBC bosses were backing Giovanni.

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.

Shirley Ballas has defended Giovanni Pernice following reports of a 'feud' between him and actress Amanda Abbington, who he was paired with on Strictly Come Dancing 2023. Shirley, 62, who is head judge on Strictly, threw her support behind professional dancer Giovanni, 33, during an interview on ITV's Lorraine on Monday, 15 January.

Strictly Come Dancing's Jowita Przystal was left a bit miffed after an awkward mix-up on Sunday Brunch. She appeared alongside former Strictly contestant, Krishnan Guru-Murthy on the weekend talk show ahead of Strictly's live tour, when hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer asked her about her birthplace in Poland - but incorrectly named her home city.The hosts claimed that she was from the Polish city of Katowice, however, this is not where she is from.

Amanda Abbington was left "fuming" after being snubbed by Strictly bosses for the show's live tour, despite making it clear she was 'desperate' for a slot.

Giovanni Pernice previously admitted to being "addicted" to the experience winning and gave a glimpse into his dedication to dancing, saying he has a "focused mindset". The Strictly Come Dancing star, 33, has been at the centre of a media storm after the latest series of the BBC One show, in which he was paired with actress Amanda Abbington, 49. Amanda pulled out of the competition in week five, citing "personal reasons", but it's since been claimed that she and Giovanni didn't get along behind the seasons.The actress has allegedly asked the BBC for footage of the training sessions with Giovanni, who is said to be "incredibly full-on".

Strictly judges Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke have shown their support for Giovanni Pernice, who's been facing some tough accusations recently. The 33 year old pro dancer has been hit with claims that Amanda Abbington, 51, 'suffered PTSD' after being paired with him on last year's series, which she reportedly left due to personal reasons.

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.

Giovanni Pernice, a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, has been backed by fans as he embarks on a new business venture and launches his own perfume line. It comes amid rumours that his 2023 dance partner, Amanda Abbington, requested footage of their training sessions. Amanda had to leave the competition due to health issues but it's rumoured she's considering legal advice after experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from her time on the show, suggesting Giovanni was a tough coach.

As tensions continue between Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice following the former dance couple’s rumours fallout, Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni has proved it’s still business as usual as he broke his silence with a new social media post. The 33 year old dance sensation took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a new post promoting his latest business venture, a brand new fragrance, with the lengthy caption explaining more about the thought process behind his new company.

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 found himself at the centre of row in regards to his work style after actress Amanda Abbington quit last year's Strictly Come Dancing.The Sherlock star has reportedly now asked for videos of their training sessions, and now says she has PTSD from her time on the BBC dance competition. But this isn't the first time that Giovanni's teaching methods have been questioned, with there having been reports of disagreements with some of his previous partners, including Laura Whitmore who said she cried every day. However, BBC sources say bosses are "puzzled" by Amanda's request.

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.