Giovanni Pernice faces setback as dance partner quits amid cryptic announcement

Giovanni Pernice appeared pleased that Ruth Langsford enjoyed his and Anton Du Beke's latest show as she got herself in the audience. The Loose Women star was all smiles as she cosied up to her one-time Strictly Come Dancing partner Anton after he invited her to the show.

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's head judge Shirley Ballas has thrown her support behind the embattled Giovanni Pernice, insisting: "The truth will come out." She spoke out in defence of the professional dancer, after the BBC reportedly launched an internal investigation after receiving complaints from his previous celebrity dance partners and Giovanni denied any claims of "abusive or threatening behaviour", saying she's never seen any inappropriate behaviour from him and expressed that he'll be sorely missed on the upcoming series of the BBC hit. At a book event last night at Chorleywood Memorial Hall in Hertfordshire for her new release 'Murder on the Dancefloor', Shirley shared her thoughts: "I know he is a hard worker. He wants the people to do the very best that they can do.

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 broken his silence following news that he won't be part of the professional line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. It comes after the dancer, 33, is undergoing a BBC investigation following claims of "abusive or threatening behaviour" towards his celebrity partners during the show. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, 15 June, Giovanni wrote a lengthy statement and said he looks forward to "establishing the truth".

Giovanni Pernice has sent a message out to his fans after leaving Strictly Come Dancing, thanking the 'full house' who came to watch him and Anton Du Beke perform in the latest stop on their tour. The 33 year old dancer has faced a controversial past few months after actress Amanda Abbington, who was his celebrity partner on Strictly Come Dancing last year, left the show early and later claimed she suffered from PTSD.The BBC reportedly launched an internal investigation after receiving complaints from his previous celebrity dance partners and Giovanni denied any claims of "abusive or threatening behaviour".

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has returned to the BBC in a surprising move, having quit the dance competition early last year and claiming that her experience on the show left her with post-traumatic stress disorder. The Sherlock star, 52, reportedly demanded to see CCTV footage of rehearsals with her professional partner Giovanni Pernice after leaving the programme, with the BBC reportedly launching an internal investigation into Giovanni's behaviour on the show.

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.

As news breaks that Giovanni Pernice won’t be returning to BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, James and Ola Jordan took to This Morning to share their thoughts, causing Ben Shephard to ‘step in’. James Jordan, who was on the show for 8 years, claimed he wanted his Strictly partner to have the ‘best Strictly experience they could,’ after admitting he was known for being ‘outspoken’. “I honestly believe that if you went and asked all of them, they would say they had a great time,” 46-year-old former Strictly star said.

Amanda Abbington has wiped her social media presence clean as Giovanni Pernice has been brutally cut from Strictly Come Dancing.

Giovanni Pernice will not be taking to the dance floor on Strictly Come Dancing this year.

The Strictly Come Dancing line-up has been announced - and Giovanni Pernice won't appear following allegations of 'abuse' from former celebrity partners. Giovanni's Strictly partner Amanda Abbington, whom he danced with in 2023, claimed to have PTSD following her experience on the show.

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington has fired fresh shots in the rumbling row over the professional conduct of her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice.

Giovanni Pernice looked as loved-up as ever as he posed alongside his girlfriend Molly Brown and their new addition ahead of his first public appearance since more allegations have been made about his conduct on Strictly Come Dancing.

Amanda Abbington has finally opened up about her feud with her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice, branding him "nasty and awful". The 33-year-old Strictly professional is currently facing accusations of "threatening and abusive" behaviour during rehearsals on the show, which he has categorically denied.

Giovanni Pernice isn't letting the recent controversy surrounding his training habits dampen his spirits as he continues to promote his upcoming show with fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke. Despite facing allegations of 'abusive behaviour' from former celebrity dance partners including Amanda Abbington, Giovanni took to Instagram to share a video with Anton, promoting their joint summer tour.The pair are set to star in a new stage show titled Anton and Giovanni Together: The Live Tour.

Peter Andre has broken the silence on his experience with Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice amid the ongoing row surrounding the Italian dancer.

Strictly Come Dancing is facing a significant challenge in recruiting female celebrities for this year's show due to the controversy surrounding professional dancer Giovanni Pernice.

The case against Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice is escalating, with reports suggesting his former partners have 'picture proof' of alleged training injuries.There are fears that the BBC dance show may not bounce back from a dossier being compiled against the professional dancer. Giovanni has vehemently denied any allegations of misconduct and expressed surprise at claims about his 'intense training methods'. Reports now suggest that those involved in the dispute are preparing to present a list of allegations to the BBC, including photographic evidence of training injuries.