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Debbie McGee shares her support for Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice and declares she's 'heartbroken' - after it was revealed he won't be returning to the show amid 'misconduct' probe


Magician's assistant Debbie, 65, who was Giovanni's celebrity partner on the show back in 2017, admitted she's 'heartbroken' for the Italian dancer, 33.

Debbie McGee, 65, spoke out in support of her former Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice, 33, once again on social media on Tuesday, after it was confirmed he won't return for this year's series The BBC launched an investigation after the dancer was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the show, including Amanda Abbington, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore- which he has strongly denied. Fellow professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff also appeared on the ITV daytime show as she joined hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley in studio to share her upset over the news.

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