Giovanni Pernice supported by former Strictly partner amid Amanda Abbington feud
26.03.2024 - 18:37
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BBC Strictly professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has received support from his old Strictly partner during the ongoing controversy with Amanda Abbington. Former Sherlock actress Amanda, 52, claimed she got PTSD after dancing with 33 year old Italian Giovanni on Strictly Come Dancing last year, leaving the show for "medical reasons".
Then, it emerged that the mother of two got a "big name lawyer" to retrieve her practice videos from the BBC.
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Read More Related Articles M&S's chic new £29 designer-inspired mules will save you over £600 this spring But today, Giovanni, from Sicily, shared a sweet video to Instagram with Michelle Visage, 55, who was partnered with him on in xx, in which the RuPaul's Drag Race star gives him an affectionate kiss on the cheek - and according to the Mirror, revealed how his old dancing partner saved the day. Explaining that Michelle helped him out, after his usual dance partner, Lauren Oakley, couldn't be in his show Let Me Entertain You, he said: "Unfortunately Lauren is not doing the show.
So I did have a replacement for that." Kissing Michelle, she then replied warmly, "I'm in." They were also with their friend, actress Hannah Waddingham, who Giovanni called his "dance partner for the night". Hannah, 49, joked: "I feel like you're all going to be underwhelmed by my contribution." A recent clip has sparked discussions after reports surfaced that the BBC might not pair up Giovanni with a celebrity when the new series starts in September.
A source told The Sun: "Bosses are undecided about whether or not they will give Gio a partner, just to take the heat off him. He's still very much loved by
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