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Inside No. 9's fans have shared that they were "in floods of tears" watching the final ever episode, which they are calling a "masterpiece".
The dark comedy anthology created by and starring Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton came to an end on Wednesday night, 12 June, after nine hit seasons and it was an emotional goodbye for viewers.
Since its first episode in 2014, the BBC Two show has been packed with guest stars and the final episode, titled Plodding On, brought back a huge number of actors fans remembered from previous tales. Katherine Parkinson opened the episode, set mainly in the toilets of a wrap party for Inside No.
9, with a tribute to her guest star role in the first ever episode, Sardines, which saw the cast crammed into a wardrobe - although this time, she was squashed into a toilet cubicle with Tim Key and Anne Reid. Fans praised the episode as "brilliantly meta" as it referenced lines from former seasons, featured an Inside No.
9 montage at the party, and included an incredible cast of guest stars from its nine seasons with Amanda Abbington, Nick Mohammed, Alison Steadman, Maxine Peake, Adrian Dunbar, David Morrisey and Ralf Little just some of those popping up.
The tribute to its own past made viewers feel unexpectedly emotional as one person commented on X: "Wow what an episode had me in flood of tears tonight. Just brilliant and what a way to end an era.
Thank you @ReeceShearsmith and @SP1nightonly what an incredible series Can’t wait to see the stage play in January #InsideNo9 #goodbyeInsideNo9." Another viewer agreed: "Christ I didn't expect #InsideNo9 to have me in tears over happy memories.
They'd more than earned the right to do something so self referential as the end but I'm impressed they made
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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.
Amanda Abbington found solace in the arms of a friend and was visibly upset during a girls' day out in London.The esteemed 50 year old actress from hits like Mr Selfridge and Sherlock seemed overwhelmed as she received a consoling embrace from her actress friend Sue Vincent outside the famous The Groucho Club in Soho this past Wednesday. This emotional moment follows Amanda's dramatic exit from last year's Strictly Come Dancing, which at the time she attributed to 'personal reasons'.
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 viewers have been left ecstatic after Anton du Beke announced he will be continuing to tour with Giovanni Pernice, despite the dancer being axed from the BBC show.
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.
Giovanni Pernice has finally spoken out after being dropped from Strictly Come Dancing, defiantly continuing to dance. The 33 year old professional dancer has been embroiled in controversy for months following his latest appearance on the BBC dance show due to allegations about his behaviour, which he denied.
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.
Gorka Marquez has received a wave of support after confirming he will return to Strictly Come Dancing.
Gorka Marquez said he was 'excited' as he made an announcement on his Strictly Come Dancing future - and it is good news for fans. The dancer has confirmed that he'll be heading back to the ballroom later this year when the BBC One dance contest returns.
Giovanni Pernice was seen cosying up to his girlfriend before his future on Strictly Come Dancing was confirmed. The dancer was not announced in the line-up of professional dancers returning to the BBC One dance contest 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.
One Strictly Come Dancing professional has broken ranks to publicly show their support for Giovanni Pernice amidst a current BBC investigation into his conduct with past celebrity partners on the show.The investigation began after Amanda Abbington, who was paired with Giovanni in 2023, shared that she had developed PTSD from his training. Despite the ongoing investigation, one former Strictly star has taken to social media to display admiration for Giovanni, in possible contradictions to the suspected instruction from BBC for professionals not to comment on the issue. Lauren Oakley, who has worked with Giovanni on the BBC show and on his UK dance tour, has now shared a video the pair of them, alongside Strictly judge Anton Du Beke.
Strictly fans were left devastated after the surprise news that long-time favourite Giovanni Pernice had decided to leave the popular BBC series after an impressive nine-year run.