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Giovanni Pernice confirms Strictly return amid scandal as he joins Italian version of show: ‘Finally I’m back on the dance floor’


Giovanni Pernice has shared some big news, revealing he is appearing in the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing, Ballando con le Stelle

The Italian dancer found himself embroiled in controversy earlier this year when he exited the BBC’s Saturday night line-up. A second added: “Congratulations Gio, so happy that you’re back to doing what you do best, Strictly ‘s loss is their gain, I wish you well as always, you have my support always.” A third also penned: “This is so exciting!! Soon after, others – including Laura Whitmore – echoed similar sentiments claiming to have experienced “inappropriate” behaviour on the show.

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