Reports tonight suggest Giovanni Pernice has quit the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing - it comes after his most recent celebrity partner, Sherlock actress, Amanda Abbington, made claims about his training style

Italian dancer Giovanni Pernice has been a professional on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing since 2015 and last year saw his partner, Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington, quit the competition

The professional dancer, 33, reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after the scrutiny became 'too much' when three of his ex dance partners slammed his 'militant' approach.

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing - it comes after his most recent celebrity partner, Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington, quit the competition last year

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This news emerges amidst ongoing discussions about the Italian dancer’s intense training style

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Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing - but the BBC is said to be 'very keen' on continuing their collaboration with the Italian dancer, it is emerging tonight

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing - but the BBC is said to be 'very keen' on continuing their collaboration with the Italian dancer, it is emerging tonight

He recently wrapped a solo dance tour.

The BBC has responded to claims Giovanni Pernice is leaving Strictly Come Dancing.

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly told pals he is quitting Strictly Come Dancing after the BBC was said to be "very keen" to continue working with the Italian pro dancer

Giovanni Pernice has reportedly told pals he is quitting Strictly Come Dancing after the BBC was said to be "very keen" to continue working with the Italian pro dancer

Rumours are swirling.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice is understood to have quit the dance show after alleged clashes with his celebrity partners.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro James Jordan has joked that he would have been 'worse' than Giovanni Pernice if he had been single during his time on the BBC show

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro James Jordan has joked that he would have been 'worse' than Giovanni Pernice if he had been single during his time on the BBC show

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