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Gorka Marquez admits ‘sadness’ over Giovanni Pernice’s Strictly exit

Gorka Marquez has spoken out on the news that Giovanni Pernice will be leaving Strictly Come Dancing. Read here.

TV Earlier this month, it was revealed that Giovanni would not be returning to the BBC dance show this year, following a string of allegations about his teaching methods. In leaving the show, Giovanni is also handing over the title of longest-serving male pro to Gorka, and Susanna was keen to know what it’s been like to lose such a key cast member. “I think it’s like when Aljaž[Skorjanec] left or like when Anton[Du Beke] decided to be a judge,” Gorka responded.

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