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Strictly pros ‘glad’ Giovanni Pernice ‘has quit the show’: ‘Awful way to sign off but he’s only got himself to blame’

The latest Strictly news has seen a source claim the pro dancers are 'glad' Giovanni is leaving the series

Giovanni has been at the centre of a storm since his 2023 partner Amanda Abbington left the series early citing medical reasons. Now it’s been claimed that far from rally round the Italian dancer, his fellow pros are “quite glad” he’s stepped away from the show. Giovanni has been embroiled in a storm following his partnership with Amanda Abbington last year (Credit: BBC) Earlier today, the row took a fresh turn as “at least one or two” more women are expected to come forward with complaints.

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