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Strictly host Tess Daly ‘feeling the pressure’ amid fears Giovanni Pernice drama will ‘overshadow’ new series

Amid the Strictly Giovanni Pernice drama, Tess Daly is reportedly 'feeling the pressure' amid fears it will 'overshadow' new series.

And that’s because, the mag claims, Tess doesn’t want any drama regarding the Italian star, 33, “overshadowing” the next series of the BBC One dance contest when it returns to TV later this year. Strictly star Giovanni Pernice has been facing claims regarding his dance partnership with Amanda Abbington (Credit: BBC iPlayer) The speculation about his future on the programme comes after the former Strictly champ had his 2023 run cut short after Amanda Abbington withdrew from the BBC show last October on medical grounds. And furthermore, in recent weeks, there have also been claims two other celebs – Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore – who have previously performed with Giovanni had an “emotional” meeting with Amanda concerning their Strictly experiences.

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