News comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding dancer’s ‘intense’ training methods

The Sicilian dancer has described himself as a ‘perfectionist’, while reports emerged in March that former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestants had met up to discuss their ‘difficult time’ working with him. Now, there is speculation that he has quit the series. Ellie Harrison looks back at the performer’s journey from Palermo to London, and his history on the BBC’s hit Saturday night show

GIOVANNIE Pernice has fled the UK after his shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The Sun exclusively revealed the professional dancer, 33, quietly left the BBC show after a number of allegations …

Following claims that Giovanni Pernice has 'quit' Strictly after nine years, OK! take a closer look at his celebrity partnerships during his time on the dancing show

BBC Sherlock actress, who was left with PTSD after her partnering with Giovanni for last year's series, says she is "thrilled" to be a part of the new show.

BBC Sherlock actress, who was left with PTSD after her partnering with Giovanni for last year's series, says she is "thrilled" to be a part of the new show.

The Italian dancer has reportedly decided to bring an end to his time on the show

BBC responds as Giovanni Pernice ‘quits’ Strictly Come Dancing amid training controversy - News comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding dancer’s ‘intense’ training methods

Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit BBC Strictly Come Dancing after a series of complaints from former celebrity partners including Amanda Abbington, who he was paired with last year

The BBC were said to be 'very keen' to keep him

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after nine years as a professional dancer on the show, with the BBC said to be 'very keen' to keep him.

Strictly Come Dancing's long-serving professional Giovanni Pernice made quite the candid admission after the professionals were forced to spend more time together due to the pandemic.

The dancer, 33, is said to have left the programme because the scrutiny became 'too much' when his ex dance partners slammed his 'militant' approach.

Amanda Abbington shared a huge career update with fans after it was reported her former Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice 'quit' the dance competition

The BBC has issued a statement amid reports that Giovanni Pernice will not be returning as a professional dancer on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing

BBC bosses have issued a statement following claims that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has quite Strictly Come Dancing after nine years, following 'scrutiny'

One former Strictly Come Dancing pro has opened up about the so-called Strictly curse, making a cheeky admission about Giovanni Pernice's time on the show.

BBC star, who previously starred in Strictly Come Dancing, spoke out on Instagram, sharing how she was having her "last day" for a "couple of weeks" on Friday (17 May).