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Debbie McGee admits she 'adored' Strictly's Giovanni Pernice and has 'happy memories' from her time on the show as she defends her former partner for a SECOND time


Magician's assistant Debbie, 65, who was Giovannni's celebrity partner on the show back in 2017, has again defended the professional dancer amid accusations from his previous partners.

The BBC have thrown their support behind Giovanni and he has vowed to remain on the show, but it has been reported bosses are still debating giving him a new partner, fearing celebrities won't want to be paired with him (pictured in October) Amanda quit Strictly back in October due to 'personal reasons' amid claims of a feud between her and Giovanni before reports she had demanded footage of their rehearsals after the experience in the competition left her with PTSD. 'But right now there's a feeling that Gio is pretty much untouchable - especially given he is so close to Anton [Du Beke] who thinks the world of him and can't believe the stuff he's been hearing claimed about his mate.'

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