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Giovanni Pernice says he is 'back' after 'a difficult year' as he thanks UK and Irish fans for their support after winning Italian version of Strictly - and teases return 'very soon'


The professional dancer, 34, was forced to leave the British show earlier this year amid a probe into his behaviour, after he was accused of abuse by his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington.

The professional dancer, 34, was forced to leave the British show earlier this year amid a probe into his behaviour, after he was accused of abuse by his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington. The professional dancer, 34, was forced to leave the British show earlier this year amid a probe into his behaviour, after he was accused of abuse by his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington 'Your story is close to a fairy tale,' judge Fabio Canino commented during the final episode of the Italian show, which has been widely acclaimed as the best series with the highest level of professionalism.

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