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Peter Andre's five word statement on pal Giovanni amid Strictly controversy

EXCLUSIVE: Giovanni Pernice reportedly won't return to Strictly after nine years on the show - and previous contestant Peter Andre has given his thoughts on the situation

However, Peter Andre- who starred on Strictly back in 2015 - has said he and the pro dancer got on "very well" and issued a five word statement that read: "I never saw anything untoward." "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." The source continued: "He remains adamant he’s done nothing wrong other than being a hard taskmaster, but knows his style of training isn’t to everyone’s liking — especially in this day and age.

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