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Strictly star Giovanni Pernice ‘handed new contract’ after ‘nasty witch hunt’ that almost ended his career

Strictly 2024 will apparently see Giovanni Pernice return to the ballroom amid claims bosses will welcome him back with 'open arms'

After a “torrid” five months for Giovanni in the wake of the Amanda Abbington scandal, it’s understood that the dancer will be welcomed back to the series. While the professionals joining the series are yet to be confirmed by the BBC, insiders suggest “it all looks to be happening” for Giovanni, after a “nasty witch hunt” which threatened to ruin his career. It comes after the BBC showed its support for the pro with his most recent travel series with Anton Du Beke, Adventures in Spain.

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