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Axed Giovanni Pernice makes triumphant return to Strictly as he is praised for 'greatest dance of all time' - after he was forced to leave show over BBC 'bullying' investigation


Giovanni Pernice, who was forced to leave Strictly because of a BBC investigation following Amanda Abbington's claims he bullied her, featured heavily in the 20th anniversary special.

Giovanni Pernice made a triumphant return to Strictly last night where he was praised by the show's judges, presenters and fellow professional dancers for his unforgettable silent dance. The star, who was forced to leave the show because of a BBC investigation following Amanda Abbington's claims he bullied her, featured heavily in the programme's 20th anniversary special. Giovanni Pernice, who was forced to leave the show because of a BBC investigation following Amanda Abbington's claims he bullied her, featured heavily in the anniversary special

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