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Giovanni Pernice is seen for the first time in Portugal since quitting Strictly after fleeing the country amid BBC probe into 'serious workplace misconduct claims'


The dancer, 33, has been pictured for the first time since quitting Strictly as the BBC investigates 'serious workplace misconduct claims' by three celebrity partners.

Cutting a casual figure in a white T-shirt and dark shades, the TV star appeared relaxed and worlds away from his Strictly drama as he and his girlfriend enjoyed some cocktails in the sunshine. It was reported he had quit Strictly on Thursday night and the following day it emerged the BBC had launched an internal investigation just weeks after saying they wouldn't be looking into the matter further. Yet Ranvir's GMB co-host Kate Garraway had different thoughts on the news, saying during Friday's episode of Good Morning Britain she thinks Giovanni will be 'deeply missed.'

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