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Giovanni Pernice quits the UK as star's Strictly Come Dancing 'exit' is revealed

While rumours fly about his status on the forthcoming Strictly Come Dancing, Giovanni Pernice is enjoying the sunshine with girlfriend Molly Brown.

Giovanni, seen here on Strictly with Amanda Abbington, has left the UK (Image: Ray Burniston/BBC/PA Wire)We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice left the UK ahead of claims he is quitting the hugely popular BBC show after nine years. "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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