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Giovanni Pernice is back to work as he leaves theatre with pal Lauren Oakley after breaking strict pro dancer regime with chain-smoking casino visit amid reports he will join Italian version of Strictly


The dance was seen back at work on Friday as he left the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells alongside his Strictly pal Lauren Oakley.

Joining them on the dancefloor are Jowita Przystal , Johannes Radebe , Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola. Executive producer Sarah James said in a statement: 'This year Strictly marks two decades of entertaining the nation and we will be back with a bang in September as we celebrate in style with our incredible team both on and off screen.' After he was offered a contract to return to the series, which starts in September, Ms Abbington instructed London-based legal firm Carter-Ruck to represent her along with two other female stars who have appeared on Strictly.

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