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Strictly star Giovanni Pernice ‘to be celebrated’ in show’s 20th anniversary special

Giovanni Pernice, who left Strictly earlier this year, has been tipped for a return to the show as it celebrates its 20th anniversary

One BBC insider claimed: “Given his impact, particularity for the Bafta win – which was voted for by the public – it is only the obtuse who would think that Giovanni should not be included in the 20th-year reflections in some form. Giovanni and Rose won a BAFTA for their Couple’s Choice dance (Credit: BBC) They concluded: “Strictly’s bosses love Gio, they feel strongly about what happened, and they see it is as only right that he is celebrated. Amanda may have met with the BBC recently, when she aired her views about Giovanni and the show, but Strictly still adores Gio and its bosses know that viewers will be thrilled to see him back.

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