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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice issues statement after fans asked if he had quit the UK


Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice has spoken out for the first time since this year's Strictly live shows started without him, following his boot from the show this summer.

The update comes after the dancer's exit from Strictly this summer, following claims made by Amanda Abbington following their pairing in last year’s show. Giovanni is now starring on the Italian dance competition, Ballando con le Stelle, where he is paired with Bianca Guaccero (Image: Instagram/Giovanni Pernice)In his video, the dancer reassured fans that despite his commitments in Italy, he remains dedicated to his UK projects. The former Strictly pro initially joined the BBC show in 2015, and won in 2021 when he was partnered with EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis.

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