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Giovanni Pernice will star in the Italian version of Strictly alongside axed co-star Graziano Di Prima's wife


Taking to her social media Giada Linni said: 'Finally I can officially announce that I will be part of the cast of the masters of @ballandoconlestelle 2024 for my 4th season.'

Two weeks ago Giovanni feared that the bosses of the Italian show would not sign him due to him not yet being exonerated as the BBC continues to take its time revealing the outcome of its investigation. Ballando con le Stelle launched in 2005 - a year after Strictly began in the UK - and is filmed in a magnificent 19th century theatre at the RAI Auditorium at the Foro Italico in Rome. As Giovanni rebuilds his career in Italy, Graziano (pictured) is still hiding out in Sicily with his family after losing his job over claims he kicked and spat at his partner Zara McDermott

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