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).

Giovanni Pernice 'quits Strictly Come Dancing' after facing intense scrutiny - Goss.ie

The Strictly Come Dancing winner, who won the Glitterball Trophy back in 2021 after shooting to fame on EastEnders, spoke out on Instagram.

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KATE Garraway paid a glowing tribute to Giovanni Pernice after we revealed the dancer is quitting Strictly. Having faced multiple accusations of rude and demanding behaviour in training and rehears…

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

The Beeb felt compelled to speak out after reports surfaced late on Thursday night suggesting Gio had quit after deciding the scrutiny on him was "too much".

It follows his dance partner quitting last season

Giovanni Pernice will not appear on Strictly, it seems, and It follows his dance partner Amanda Abbington quitting last season

Giovanni Pernice QUITS Strictly but 'is adamant he did nothing wrong'

It came as she reflected on Strictly Come Dancing's huge milestone

As Giovanni Pernice brings his nine year career on Strictly to a close after sensationally 'quitting' we take a closer look at his celebrity partnerships during his time on the show

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