Amanda Abbington has thrown her support behind a BBC Strictly Come Dancing star - amid a 'bitter row' with Giovanni Pernice. Michelle Visage has revealed what it was really like in rehearsals with the Italian dancer.

Johannes Radebe and Annabel Croft are said to have become 'best friends' while partnered together on Strictly Come Dancing, but he's shared that he almost rejected the pairing

The Strictly Come Dancing star has revealed he nearly quit the show after he was paired with Annabel Croft during last year's series. 

Johannes Radebe was coming to terms with the death of a family member when he was partnered with Annabel Croft on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing last year

Professional Johannes Radebe who lost a close family member was concerned about being paired with Annabel Croft who had recently lost her husband

Johannes spoke about his fury at the producers for the crude pairing.

The Italian pro is currently travelling up and down the country with the BBC One dance contest's 2024 live tour

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington dramatically quit the show after reports of inhouse fights with Giovanni Pernice.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington dramatically quit the show after reports of inhouse fights with Giovanni Pernice.

Amy Dowden, 33, surprised her Strictly colleagues on the Nottingham leg of the Strictly Come Dancing Live! tour on Tuesday.

Bobby Brazier couldn't contain his laughter as he ran down the street to Strictly Come Dancing tour rehearsals in Nottingham on Wednesday. 

Strictly star Amy was diagnosed with cancer last year

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe nearly walked away from the show after he was paired with Annabel Croft. The professional dancer was coming to terms with the death of a family member whe…

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin has shared some revealing nearly-nude photos that unveil exactly what's been going on behind-the-scenes of this year's tour.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has been travelling the country while on the BBC One dance show’s live tour

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden revealed her hair had grown back as she reunited with her co-stars after her cancer treatment. The 33-year-old posed for an Instagram picture with her Stric…

"Traumatising and emotionally very, very exhausting."

Giovanni's former celeb partner Michelle Visage has revealed what it was really like in rehearsals with the Italian dancer.