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Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence after it was revealed that his dance partner, Amanda Abbington, wouldn't be joining him for the show's grand finale.The journey for the pair has been a bit bumpy, both on and off the dance floor. Despite their fiery performances winning over the audience, there were whispers of tension between the 33 year old Italian dancer and the 51 year old actress.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has spoken for the first time after it was revealed that partner Amanda Abbington won't return for the show's finale.

Amanda Abbington has confirmed that she won't be returning for the Strictly Come Dancing final after leaving the competition early. The news will be disappointing for Strictly star Giovanni Pernice, who will now be left without a dance partner as the rest of the contestants return to the stage.

After it was announced that she won't be attending the Strictly Come Dancing final, Amanda Abbington has now broken her silence and shared a message to the finalists. The actress, 51, was part of this year's Strictly line-up but she pulled out of the competition for "personal reasons" in October, just weeks after making her debut on the dance floor with partner Giovanni Pernice.

Amanda Abbington has decided to give the Strictly Come Dancing final a miss, following her early exit from the competition and an alleged 'feud' with Giovanni Pernice. This means that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice will have to take to the dance floor alone, while the other stars make their return.

Amanda Abbington will not be part of the final celebrations for Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Hauer has firmly dismissed rumours suggesting she's going to walk away from the show. During an Instagram Q&A session with her fans this week, the seasoned professional dancer swiftly addressed the speculation that had been swirling regarding her potential exit, reports Daily Star.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel-Horwood has revealed that the atmosphere on the show has 'changed' following Nigel Harman being forced to bow out of the competition due to a medical injury.

Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon Giovanni Pernice might be eyeing up a new role on the show, after his performance on Saturday night, 3 December.The Italian dancer hasn't been competing in the 2023 series of the BBC One dance contest for weeks, having had to pull out of the competition with celebrity dance partner Amanda Abbington. The actress initially withdrew from one of the live shows due to 'medical reasons' before it was announced she would be leaving the show altogether due to 'personal reasons'.

Giovanni Pernice has sent a 'last' message before teasing some exciting plans coming in the New Year. The professional dancer has been keeping himself busy after being forced to make an early exit from Strictly Come Dancing this year.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers think it may only be a matter of time before Giovanni Pernice finds himself in a new role in the show following his appearance in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 3).

Strictly Come Dancing star Krishnan Guru-Murthy has said it was a 'big decision' as he's been forced to swap dance partners. The Channel 4 News presenter impressed viewers of the BBC One dance contest during his time on the show.

Strictly Come Dancing fans are 'gutted' as Annabel Croft revealed she's set to swap out her dance partner.The former tennis star has been impressing the judges and viewers on the BBC One dance contest as she wows with her routines alongside dance partner Johannes Radebe.The last show saw the duo make it through to week eleven of the 2023 run of the competition, after they performed a paso double to Espana Cani by Trad. Annabel and Johannes were colour-coordinated in black and yellow Latin-inspired outfits, impressing the public and sending them through to the quarter-finals.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has shown off a dramatic new look, after her sudden exit from the show.The actress, 51, was dancing with Giovanni Pernice in this year's series and they really lit up the dance floor at the start of the competition. However, last month, Sherlock star Amanda left the show before Halloween week, which also meant Giovanni was out of the competition.

Amanda Abbington is rocking quite a different look nowadays, following her surprise Strictly Come Dancing exit. Partnered up with Giovanni Pernice, the Sherlock actress, 51, decided to walk away from the BBC ballroom under vague circumstances, announcing via social media: "It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly. I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has shared an 'overwhelmed' message to fans as he's supported over a venture away from the ballroom. The dancer has been out of the BBC One contest for a few weeks after he was forced to leave the 2023 run of the competition.

Fans have been rushing to respond as Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola shared a fresh insight into his relationship with Ellie Leach as he told of their 'words'. The Italian dancer is preparing for week ten of the BBC One dance contest alongside his celebrity dance partner.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has revealed exactly when he and Lauren Oakley will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest as he gushed over his 'leading lady' co-star.

Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke caused quite a stir when he appeared on A Question of Sport as it broke tradition with guests coming from a sporting background. However, performing at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool, this week, he explained why he was asked on as a guest and revealed a surprising link to the northern city. Anton answered questions from the audience during the show as he shared stories from his legendary career in showbiz, when one member asked about the BBC panel show.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice had to leave the competition early this year because his dance partner Amanda Abbington had to withdraw due to health concerns. However, fans were thrilled to see him back on Sunday's show (November 12), dancing in a group number with his co-star Dianne Buswell.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has given an insight into his partnership with Ellie Leach as the pair prepare for the show's famous trip to Blackpool. The pair made it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest after impressing with their latest routine in the ballroom.

Nigel Harman has confessed to sending texts to dance partner Katya Jones at 2am while taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. The pair were seen making it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest over the weekend with this Saturday's show set to take place in Blackpool.

Amy Dowden was seen fighting tears as she appeared in a pre-recorded clip on The One Show filmed during her cancer treatment. The Strictly Come Dancing star left her co-stars, celebrity pals and fans emotional last week as she revealed she'd finished chemotherapy.

Krishnan Guru-Murphy left himself and his dance partner in tears as they spoke for the first time about their Strictly Come Dancing exit. The Channel 4 News presenter was the seventh celebrity to leave the BBC One dance contest over the weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing has moved its fans to tears during its Remembrance Day results show, with the professional cast paying tribute with a special routine.Tonight's show opened up with a performance set to a slow version of Belinda Carlisle's Heaven Is A Place on Earth, starring Kai Widdrington and Lauren Oakley as a World War II couple separated by the war. Fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the routine, with some revealing that the dance marking Remembrance Day made them well up.

Actress Amanda Abbington, known for her role in Mr Selfridge, has reportedly decided to skip the Strictly Come Dancing finale. The 49 year old star, who was paired with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, 33, left the show last month and by reportedly missing the end-of-series celebrations, she's dashed any hopes of a final dance.

Ellie Leach caused a distraction when her Strictly Come Dancing partner Vito Coppola enjoyed a 'beautiful' moment with another of their co-stars. The dancing pair have been creating quite the stir, becoming the subject of romance rumours as they wow in the ballroom.

They wowed the judges for weeks but after receiving some criticism from the judges and landing in the dreaded dance-off, Strictly Come Dancing pairing Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington are said to be 'slipping behind' their competition.

Claudia Winkleman has revealed she and the Strictly Come Dancing team were left emotional when finding out one of the celebrities who made up this year's line-up. 15 more famous faces signed up for the 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest and the couples have been whittling down since.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice said he was 'thrilled' as he shared more 'fantastic news' - just over a week after he revealed his latest career move. The dancer was forced to leave the BBC One dance contest last month after his celebrity partner Amanda Abbington confirmed she couldn't continue.

Strictly Come Dancing professional, Giovanni Pernice, has made an exciting career announcement following his departure from the show. The star, 33, had to step away from the competition after his dance partner, Amanda Abbington, decided to quit amid 'rumours of an alleged feud' between the pair.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were left "gutted" as presenter Tess Daly made a series announcement when she opened the show on Saturday, November 4. The presenter told the studio audience and viewers at home that the 2023 competition had reached the halfway point, meaning the remaining contestants would have to pull out all the stops in order to get closer to the Glitterball Trophy.

Craig Revel Horwood's time as a Strictly Come Dancing judge may be coming to an end as he plans to exit the show once he hits a milestone birthday.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood has hinted at his replacement, suggesting a current pro might take over. The 58 year old dancer and choreographer, who has been a judge on the show since it started in 2004, revealed he plans to "hang up [his] shoes and enjoy life" when he turns 60 in January 2025. In an interview with Best magazine, he said: "I'm working hard while I can, especially as I love what I do.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin might be partnered with Layton Williams this year, but fans of the series could enjoy a spin around the ballroom with the pro in his new role. Nikita is one of the pro dancers for the BBC One show and has been stunning audiences this season with his performances alongside Layton.