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Strictly's Shirley Ballas admits she's 'absolutely exhausted' after showing continued support for Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke amid the BBC show's ongoing scandals


The head judge, 63, has continued to show support for fellow judge Anton Du Beke and axed professional dancer Giovanni Pernice throughout the misconduct probe.

On Saturday, Anton dressed casually as he arrived at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, north Wales, for his tour date with ex Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice, 33. Anton, 58, is the fourth star named to have 'raised concerns' over a resurfaced historic row and alleged '1970s-style behaviour' with former Strictly dance partner Laila Rouass As well as Giovanni, professional dancer Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the show this week and later apologised for hitting and kicking his celebrity partner Zara McDermott, 27, during rehearsals last year.

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