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Giovanni Pernice makes a rare comment about Strictly after his bitter feud with Amanda Abbington as he reveals who he is backing to win


The professional dancer, 33, was axed from the BBC Latin and ballroom show before this year's competition kicked off amid allegations of abuse from his former partner Amanda Abbington.

Giovanni was cleared of ten out of Amanda's 16 allegations when the BBC probe concluded in September but remained absent for the current edition of the series. The dancer, 33, stepped back from the BBC Latin and ballroom show before this year's competition kicked off after bullying allegations from Amanda Abbington (pictured) Giovanni took to social media amid the grand final of Strictly to share his support for JLS star JB Gill and his professional partner Lauren Oakley

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