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Giovanni Pernice flees the country on sun-soaked trip with new girlfriend amid Strictly quit claims

The latest Strictly news has seen reports Giovanni Pernice has exited the show as he heads to Dubai on holiday with girlfriend Molly

TV Strictly star Giovanni Pernice has headed off to Dubai with girlfriend Molly Brown as rumours fly that he’s quit the BBC dance show. Giovanni has faced backlash following his partnership with Amanda Abbington (Credit: Splash News) A source said: “Gio feels the scrutiny on him has become too much, and now is the time to make a fresh start. He wants to focus on other TV projects, and feels he’s achieved all he can on Strictly, having won the trophy back in 2021 and reaching the final an unprecedented four times.”

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