Giovanni Pernice missing as BBC Strictly tour launches amid Amanda Abbington footage drama

Ellie Leach claimed she 'didn't want' her hair anyway after she suffered a blunder while performing live during the Strictly Come Dancing tour. The actress is currently touring the country after winning the BBC One dance show back in December.

Dianne Buswell has shared an emotional moment with fans as she tours the country with Strictly Come Dancing while also revealing words she says to Bobby Brazier during every show. The dancer is currently on the road with her co-stars as part of the dance show's live tour.

Nikita Kuzmin quickly distracted fans as he gave his followers an alternative look at the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. While fans across the country will be flocking to their local arenas to see him and his co-stars in action, the dancer gave his online followers a behind-the-scenes look at what's going on.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to flood Vito Coppola with the same praise and support after he shared a 'mistake' message alongside Ellie Leach. The winners of the BBC One dance contest are currently entertaining audiences up and down the country on the show's live tour.

Ellie Leach had a simple two-word response as they was seen beaming alongside two of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars amid fresh romance rumours - but this time not with Vito Coppola.

Ellie Leach has been seen cosying up to one of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as they hit the road. The BBC One dance contest winner has been reunited with her dance partner Vito Coppola as a number of stars of the 2023 series tour the country in the show's live tour.

Giovanni Pernice previously opened up about his gruelling training regime to perfect his dance technique, amid his ongoing 'feud' with former Strictly Come Dancing partner Amanda Abbington.The professional dancer, 33, has been involved in a media storm regarding his partnership with Amanda, 51, on last year's Strictly, after she quit the show.The actress has since reportedly requested footage of her training sessions with Giovanni and has been diagnosed with PTSD. Comments Giovanni made about his training methods have since resurfaced, with the Italian dancer previously admitting to practicing for "20 hours a day" to ensure his dancing is perfect.

Dianne Buswell has sent a four-word message to Bobby Brazier after their time on the road with Strictly Come Dancing. The pair made it to the final of the BBC One dance contest back in December where they went up against Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola and Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin.

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.

Janette Manrara has said 'thank God for FaceTime' as she's facing her longest stint away from her daughter since her arrival last summer. The presenter is set to travel up and down the country as the host of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.

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.

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.

A former dancing partner of Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice spoke out about the star, as he continues to face scrutiny over his apparently tough training style. Girls Aloud alum Nicola Roberts was partnered with Giovanni during the Strictly Christmas special in 2022, at which time she described him as a "great teacher".

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.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington has been in the spotlight recently, following a drama involving her dance partner Giovanni Pernice. Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley seems to be backing her as he made a loaded comment on the Wednesday, January 10 instalment of the breakfast show. Amanda and Giovanni have been the subject of much gossip after rumours of a feud surfaced, following Amanda's time on Strictly last year.