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Vito Coppola issues three-word statement about Giovanni Pernice’s Strictly ‘comeback’


Strictly favourite Vito Coppola has responded to claims that axed co-star Giovanni Pernice will be returning to the show.

TV Strictly favourite Vito Coppola has responded to claims that axed co-star Giovanni Pernice will be returning to the show. Giovanni joined the hit BBC phenomenon in 2015 and won the Glitterball Trophy during the 19th series alongside EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis. In 2023, the Italian pro dancer was paired with Sherlock actor Amanda Abbington, who quit the show due to a disagreement over his training methods and raised concerns over his behaviour.

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