Strictly star becomes latest to show their support for Giovanni Pernice after exit

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.

Gorka Marquez has shared his response to Giovanni Pernice's exit from Strictly Come Dancing as he was put on the spot during a live TV appearance. The dancer was quizzed alongside Karen Hauer as they appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (June 25).

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.

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.

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'.

Love Island star Samantha Kenny might have been forced to leave the villa in some of the most traumatic scenes the show has seen this series - but she does appear to have the backing of a certain celebrity. Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice was seen her Instagram pictures - including a sultry snap of her posing in a bedroom in a tight black dress and stockings.The pro dancer was among more than 3,000 people hitting like on the sexy pic, which was taken in November last year but is pinned to the top of her grid with two other favoured shots.

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 star Giovanni Pernice has been spotted visiting high street casinos at 9.45am after his axe from the hit BBC dance show amid ‘abuse' allegations. It was confirmed last week that Giovanni will not return for the new series, on which he has performed for nine years. He joined the show in 2015 when he reached the grand final with Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were awkwardly put on the spot when they were quizzed over Giovanni Pernice omission from this year's series.

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has backed Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he wouldn't be returning to the show this year amid allegations about his behaviour.

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.

Shirley Ballas has spoken out with praise for Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he won't be returning to 'Strictly Come Dancing this year. The 63-year-old star serves as head judge on the BBC dance show while Giovanni spent several years as a professional dancer.

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 and former Rugby Union player, Ugo Monye, has opened up about the heartbreaking moment he discovered his father had cancer.The 41 year old TNT Sports pundit revealed that he was unaware of his dad's illness until after his 2021 death, which was three weeks before Ugo appeared on the ITV dancing competition. Ugo dedicated his first dance with professional partner Oti Mabuse - which took place just hours after the funeral - to his father, Theophilus, who passed away at the age of 81. Ugo shared that his father, who resided in Nigeria, was diagnosed with prostate cancer during the Covid pandemic, but this information was not relayed to his family by carers until after his passing.This revelation, along with travel restrictions at the time, meant that Ugo never got the chance to bid his father farewell, whom he hadn't seen for several years following Theophilus' move to Nigeria after separating from Ugo's mum over 15 years ago.

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.